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Chicken & Leek Pie

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This hearty Chicken and Leek Pie is a timeless comfort food staple, perfect for cold evenings or family dinners. The filling combines tender chunks of chicken with sweet, sliced leeks and savory ham, all bound together with a rich, creamy sauce infused with warm spices like nutmeg. Topped with a flaky shortcrust pastry lid, it bakes to a golden perfection. The result is a luxurious, savory dish with a beautiful texture contrast between the crisp crust and the soft, jelly-like filling. It&# 226;€™s simple to assemble, deeply satisfying, and tastes even better as leftovers.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 658.5
Description
This hearty Chicken and Leek Pie is a timeless comfort food staple, perfect for cold evenings or family dinners. The filling combines tender chunks of chicken with sweet, sliced leeks and savory ham, all bound together with a rich, creamy sauce infused with warm spices like nutmeg. Topped with a flaky shortcrust pastry lid, it bakes to a golden perfection. The result is a luxurious, savory dish with a beautiful texture contrast between the crisp crust and the soft, jelly-like filling. It&# 226;€™s simple to assemble, deeply satisfying, and tastes even better as leftovers.
Ingredients
  • 6 ounce Shortcrust pastry
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    Prepare the shortcrust pastry and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
  3. 3
    Clean and slice the leeks thinly; peel and chop the onion.
  4. 4
    In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, ham slices, leeks, onion, salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg.
  5. 5
    Layer the mixture in a deep 1-1.5 quart baking dish.
  6. 6
    Pour the chicken stock over the layered ingredients.
  7. 7
    Roll out the chilled pastry on a floured surface to fit the dish.
  8. 8
    Dampen the edges of the baking dish with water.
  9. 9
    Place the pastry over the pie, pressing edges firmly to seal.
  10. 10
    Crimp the edges with a fork to secure.
  11. 11
    Cut a small hole in the center of the pastry lid.
  12. 12
    Roll scraps into a leaf or rosette shape and set aside.
  13. 13
    Brush the pastry with milk for a golden finish.
  14. 14
    Bake for 25-30 minutes, covering with foil if browning too quickly.
  15. 15
    While baking, gently heat the double cream in a small saucepan.
  16. 16
    Remove pie from oven and carefully lift the rosette from the center hole.
  17. 17
    Pour the warm cream through the hole into the pie.
  18. 18
    Replace the rosette and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 658.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.0g51%
Saturated Fat 15.0g75%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 549.0mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 79.5g27%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 10.5g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, leek, pie, comfort food, british, pastry, comforting, dinner, ham, cream, classic, hearty, family meal, shortcrust, savory
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