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Mary Berry Chicken And Leek Pie

Mary Berry Chicken and Leek Pie

Mary Berry Chicken and Leek Pie is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and elegance to any dinner table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons oil feel free to substitute with butter or your favorite cooking oil
  • 3 medium leeks sliced
  • 500 grams chicken thighs cubed
  • 50 grams butter melted
  • 50 grams plain flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 600 ml chicken stock vegetable stock for vegetarian option
  • 150 ml double cream substitute with crème fraîche for lighter option
  • 1 handful chopped fresh tarragon can be swapped with parsley or thyme
  • to taste salt adjust per preference
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper adjust per preference
For the Crust
  • 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry or homemade pastry if preferred
  • 1 beaten egg for egg wash, optional for vegan

Equipment

  • large frying pan
  • Pie dish
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
  2. Add cubed chicken thighs, browning them for around 5–7 minutes until they are no longer pink.
  3. In the same pan, reduce heat slightly and melt 50g of butter. Stir in 50g of plain flour to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until it’s a light golden color.
  4. Gradually whisk in 600ml of chicken stock until thickened (about 3-4 minutes). Mix in 150ml of double cream and a handful of chopped tarragon, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the filling into a 1.2-liter pie dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas 6). Lay the puff pastry over the filling, sealing the edges and cutting a steam vent.
  7. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This pie is a crowd-pleaser and can be frozen before baking. Reheat leftovers in the oven for best results.

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