This hearty Chicken & Ham Pie is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy evening. It features tender chicken thighs and salty diced ham nestled in a rich, creamy sauce with onions and courgettes. The filling is bound with a touch of sour cream and egg for a custard-like texture, then topped with flaky puff pastry that bakes to a perfect golden brown. It’s a satisfying main course that feels indulgent yet home-style. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this pie delivers robust flavors and textures in every bite. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, itâÂÂs a reliable favorite that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.
Chicken & Ham Pie
Description
This hearty Chicken & Ham Pie is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy evening. It features tender chicken thighs and salty diced ham nestled in a rich, creamy sauce with onions and courgettes. The filling is bound with a touch of sour cream and egg for a custard-like texture, then topped with flaky puff pastry that bakes to a perfect golden brown. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying main course that feels indulgent yet home-style. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this pie delivers robust flavors and textures in every bite. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, itâÂÂs a reliable favorite that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 180ðC/350ðF (Mark 4).
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Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
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Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
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Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and onions to an 11L (2 pint) pie dish.
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Add diced cooked ham and sliced courgettes on top of the chicken.
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Return the pan to heat and add the plain flour, cooking for a few seconds.
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Stir in the chopped parsley and gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
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Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture in the pie dish.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and let the filling cool slightly.
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Increase the oven temperature to 200ðC/400ðF (Mark 6).
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In a bowl, beat together the sour cream and eggs.
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Stir the egg and cream mixture into the cooled chicken filling.
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Roll out the puff pastry to fit the pie dish, leaving a 2-inch overhang.
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Cut a strip from the pastry edge and use it to reinforce the rim of the dish.
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Place the remaining pastry over the pie and press the edges to seal.
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Score the top of the pastry with a knife for decoration and ventilation.
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Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Bake for 20-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
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Let the pie stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 331.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.9g37%
- Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
- Cholesterol 106.9mg36%
- Sodium 156.4mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 26.1g53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.