Creamy Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie

Chicken, ham, and leek pie is a classic British dish that dates back to the 18th century. It was traditionally made with leftover roast chicken and ham, along with fresh leeks, encased in a flaky pastry crust.

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.

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Creamy Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Pie Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Chicken Breast
• 200 gram Ham
• 200 gram Leek
• 50 gram Butter
• 50 gram Plain Flour
• 500 milliliter Chicken Stock
• 200 milliliter Double Cream
• 300 gram Puff Pastry
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Heat butter in a large pan and add the chicken breast. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the sliced leeks and cook until softened.
4. Add the ham and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour over the leeks and ham, stirring continuously.
6. Gradually pour in the chicken stock, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
7. Stir in the double cream and season with salt and black pepper.
8. Return the chicken to the pan and mix well.
9. Transfer the mixture to a pie dish.
10. Roll out the puff pastry and cover the pie dish, trimming any excess pastry.
11. Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling.
13. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.