Description
A delicious and comforting chicken pie featuring a creamy filling of tender chicken, vegetables, and herbs, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Pastry:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for 2 more minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan, cooking until browned. Stir in flour, then add chicken stock. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Stir in frozen peas and heavy cream, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Pastry: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter, rubbing it into the flour until crumbly. Gradually add cold water to form a dough. Knead gently, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the chilled pastry. Place it over the filling in a baking dish or skillet. Trim and crimp the edges. Cut slits on top for steam. Brush with beaten egg (optional). Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or corn for extra flavor.
- This pie freezes well before baking—just wrap it tightly and store it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pie)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg