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Description
Classic savory pie with chicken and leeks in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into the chicken mixture and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a pie dish.
- Top with puff pastry and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables, such as carrots or mushrooms.
- For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
- Serve with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg