Print. Brush the entire top with milk. Save recipe. Heat a dash of olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the chicken pieces over a high heat for 3 minutes. -  Then I added the leeks & onions to it. Chicken and leek pie that is creamy, flaky and filling all in one! ... Chicken and Leek Pie; Member recipe. Read about our approach to external linking. This pie freezes really well, too. A creamy chicken pie flavoured with tarragon and topped with a puff pastry lid.  (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada). I made a few changes though...I sauteed the leeks and onions in 1/2 a stick of butter. Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden-brown and the pie is cooked through. Instead of using pie crust, I used puff pastry and just laid it across the top of the casserole. The sauce is made with a soft cream cheese with wholegrain mustard. Use shortcrust or homemade pastry, if preferred. Shop-bought puff pastry makes this super easy. If the top crust is getting too brown, loosely cover it with baking parchment or aluminium foil. 22 Apr 2008 Brush with milk. Kerry's top tip for keeping pie pastry crisp, is to put a shot glass in the middle of the pie dish to stop the pastry sinking into the saucey filling. Something went wrong. Member recipes are not tested in the GoodFood kitchen. While the pie is baking, heat the cream over low heat. Chicken and Leek Pie… Use shortcrust or homemade pastry, if preferred. In a separate pot, I added an egg with the chicken stock and heated until thickened. I cut up the ham slices and layered it along with the cubed chicken and the leek mixture. This pie freezes well - simply assemble the pie and freeze before baking. In a 1.5 litre baking dish, layer the chicken, ham, leeks and onion a couple of times each until the dish is full. Roll dough scraps out and cut into strips. Crimp the sides down with a fork, and trim the excess from the edges. Once you're ready to bake, simply throw it in the oven straight from the freezer. Add the leek, garlic, soft cheese, mustard, stock cube and 200ml/7fl oz boiling water. Serve with frozen peas and carrots for a simple family supper. This pie freezes really well, too. Easy as (chicken and leek) pie. A real family favourite! In a separate pot, I added an egg with the chicken stock and heated until thickened. I made this for my family and, surprisingly, they all enjoyed it. Please try again. Serve. The sauce is made with a soft cream cheese with wholegrain mustard. it was delicious served with my creamy mash, and carrots and peas... Loving the nutmeg also! Pour the chicken stock over the layers, and dampen the edges of the dish. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Oops! Pour the cream into the hole, and replace the design. I cut up the ham slices and layered it along with the cubed chicken and the leek mixture. Roll the pastry out large enough to cover the top of the dish, and place over the top. Privacy policy. Use the strips to form a design, and place lightly over the hole. The email addresses you've entered will not be stored and will only be used to send this email. Cut a round hole in the centre of the pastry. Chicken and leek pie that is creamy, flaky and filling all in one! Using meat from the legs and thighs of the chicken not only gives a richer flavor, but these cuts are also much cheaper.  -  Then I added the leeks & onions to it. I turned the heat up to 375 degrees F. Next time I think I'll try making this in a 9x13 and covering the entire top with puff pastry so that each serving has its own little piece of puff! When the pie is cooked, remove from the oven, and carefully remove the design from the hole. Instead of using pie crust, I used puff pastry and just laid it across the top of the casserole. I turned the heat up to 375 degrees F. Next time I think I'll try making this in a 9x13 and covering the entire top with puff pastry so that each serving has its own little piece of puff. But I bought a whole cooked chicken instead and cut that with the ham a threw it in, added the double cream etc with it and stirred in a little cornflour to thicken it and cooked it for about 25 minutes , made this recipe super quick and easy! Pour the mixture into a large ovenproof dish and lay the puff pastry sheet over the top. it was delicious served with my creamy mash, and carrots and peas... Loving the nutmeg also! Season each layer with a little salt, pepper and mace. Easy as (chicken and leek) pie. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©2020 Allrecipes.com, Inc. 1 whole chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. 22 Sep 2017, I made this for my family and, surprisingly, they all enjoyed it. Perfect recipe, I done one big pie and used shop bought pastry, the pie came out fantastic, This chicken pie recipe is easy to make, and in a hurry, you can use ready-made pastry. Like its close cousin, steak and kidney pie, British chicken pie is part of the fabric of British food. I made a few changes though...I sauteed the leeks and onions in 1/2 a stick of butter. But I bought a whole cooked chicken instead and cut that with the ham a threw it in, added the double cream etc with it and stirred in a little cornflour to thicken it and cooked it for about 25 minutes , made this recipe super quick and easy! Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is cooked through. Serve with frozen peas and carrots for a simple family supper. 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