Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of Chicken and Leek Pie, a classic British dish that combines tender chicken with sweet leeks and a rich, creamy sauce—all nestled within a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and sliced leeks until softened (5-6 minutes). Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir to combine. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream. Simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes). Return chicken to the skillet and mix well.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer filling into a pie dish and cover with rolled-out puff pastry. Seal edges, cut slits in the top for steam escape, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- This pie can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Leek Pie, British Pie, Comfort Food