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Chicken and Leek Pie

A classic British pie with tender chicken and leeks in a creamy sauce, topped with buttery puff pastry. Ready in under an hour, it's comfort food at its finest.

Total time
50 min
Servings
4
Calories
480
Protein
28g
Chicken and Leek Pie
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 6-8 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in cooked chicken and cream. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until warmed through.

  4. Step 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour filling into a 9-inch pie dish.

  5. Step 5

    Lay puff pastry over the filling, tucking edges down into the dish. Prick top with a fork.

  6. Step 6

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed.

  7. Step 7

    Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • wooden spoon
  • oven

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