Chicken & Ham Pie

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A comforting savory pie with tender chicken, ham, and a creamy vegetable filling under a golden crust
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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.

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Chicken & Ham Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 331.8

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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

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ðC/350ðF (Mark 4).
  2. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and onions to an 11L (2 pint) pie dish.
  6. Add diced cooked ham and sliced courgettes on top of the chicken.
  7. Return the pan to heat and add the plain flour, cooking for a few seconds.
  8. Stir in the chopped parsley and gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  9. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture in the pie dish.
  11. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  12. Remove from the oven and let the filling cool slightly.
  13. Increase the oven temperature to 200ðC/400ðF (Mark 6).
  14. In a bowl, beat together the sour cream and eggs.
  15. Stir the egg and cream mixture into the cooled chicken filling.
  16. Roll out the puff pastry to fit the pie dish, leaving a 2-inch overhang.
  17. Cut a strip from the pastry edge and use it to reinforce the rim of the dish.
  18. Place the remaining pastry over the pie and press the edges to seal.
  19. Score the top of the pastry with a knife for decoration and ventilation.
  20. Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  21. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  22. 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.

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