Chunky Chicken Leek & Mushroom Pie
The first recorded recipe for a chicken pie dates back to the 14th century in England.
This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Chicken Breast
- 200 gram Leek
- 200 gram Mushrooms
- 50 gram Butter
- 50 gram Flour
- 500 ml Chicken Stock
- 100 ml Double Cream
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry
- 1 unit Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken breast and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add leek and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
- Add flour to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add chicken stock, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in double cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the pan and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a pie dish.
- Roll out the puff pastry and place it over the pie dish, trimming any excess pastry.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 25g50%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.