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A comforting British classic featuring tender chicken and sweet leeks in a rich, creamy sauce, all baked under a flaky, golden puff pastry crust. This savory pie is the perfect cozy dinner for a chilly evening, sure to become a family favorite.
Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven
Sauté the Leeks
Create the Creamy Sauce
A comforting British classic featuring tender chicken and sweet leeks in a rich, creamy sauce, all baked under a flaky, golden puff pastry crust. This savory pie is the perfect cozy dinner for a chilly evening, sure to become a family favorite.
This british recipe takes 75 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 559.19 calories per serving with 31.3g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
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Combine the Filling and Cool
Assemble the Pie
Bake to Golden Perfection
Rest and Serve
Incorporate 1 cup of sautéed mushrooms, cooked peas, or diced carrots into the filling along with the chicken.
For a smoky flavor, add 4-5 strips of crispy, crumbled bacon to the filling.
Swap thyme for other complementary herbs like tarragon, parsley, or chives.
For a full pie, use a sheet of shortcrust pastry to line the bottom of the pie dish before adding the filling and topping with puff pastry.
Chicken is a high-quality lean protein, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining a healthy immune system.
Chicken provides essential B vitamins like niacin (B3) and pyridoxine (B6), which are crucial for energy metabolism, brain function, and the formation of red blood cells.
Leeks belong to the allium family, which includes onions and garlic. They contain antioxidants and sulfur compounds that may have anti-inflammatory properties and support heart health.
A single serving of this Chicken and Leek Pie contains approximately 800-850 calories, primarily due to the puff pastry, butter, and heavy cream. It is a rich and indulgent dish.
While delicious, this pie is a comfort food and high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. It can be part of a balanced diet if eaten in moderation. The chicken provides lean protein, and leeks offer vitamins and fiber.
Yes. You can prepare the filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, simply pour the cold filling into the dish, top with pastry, and bake as directed, possibly adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
The most important step is to let the filling cool completely before topping it with the puff pastry. A hot filling creates steam that will make the pastry soggy from underneath. Also, ensure you cut steam vents in the top.
This rich pie pairs wonderfully with simple side dishes. A crisp green salad with a vinaigrette, steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or simple mashed potatoes are all excellent choices.
Yes, you can freeze it either baked or unbaked. For best results, freeze it unbaked. Assemble the pie completely (but don't apply the egg wash), wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 20-25 minutes to the baking time, and apply the egg wash halfway through.
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