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Chicken And Leek Pie

Deliciously Creamy Chicken and Leek Pie for Cozy Nights

This Chicken And Leek Pie is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and leeks in a creamy sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Oil or butter for extra flavor
  • 2 Leeks sliced
  • 500 grams Boneless Chicken Thighs cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for the roux
  • 50 grams Plain Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 500 ml Chicken Stock homemade or store-bought
  • 200 ml Double Cream or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Tarragon or thyme as an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Crust
  • 1 sheet Ready-Rolled Puff Pastry
  • 1 Beaten Egg for brushing

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • pie dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a splash of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté them for about 5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
  2. Stir in the cubed chicken thighs, cooking for an additional 8-10 minutes until they are browned and fully cooked.
  3. In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Once melted, sprinkle in plain flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken stock, whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth—this will take about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in double cream and chopped tarragon, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer the chicken and leek filling into a pie dish, ensuring an even distribution for optimal flavor.
  7. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas 6) while you roll out the ready-rolled puff pastry.
  8. Drape the pastry over the filled pie dish, trimming any excess dough from the edges, and crimp the edges together.
  9. Brush the pastry with a beaten egg, then bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry puffs up and turns a rich, golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

It is recommended to use fresh leeks for the best results.

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