Easy chicken and leek pie: A comforting homemade delight
A delightful and comforting dish combining tender chicken and savory leeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup leeks, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 package puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until heated through.
- Roll out puff pastry and line a pie dish.
- Pour the chicken and leek mixture into the pie crust.
- Cover with another layer of puff pastry, sealing edges. Cut slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute cream with low-fat milk.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 110mg