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Chicken and Leek Pie with Puff Pastry

Elina James
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Filling:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • For the Pastry:
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven : Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Step 2: Cook the Chicken : Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 3: Cook the Leeks : In the same skillet, add leeks and cook gently for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Step 4: Make the Sauce : Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in cream, thyme, and Dijon mustard.
  • Step 5: Combine Filling : Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Step 6: Assemble the Pie : Spoon the filling into a pie dish or oven-safe skillet. Lay puff pastry over the top, trimming excess. Crimp edges and cut small slits for steam. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Step 7: Bake : Bake for 35–40 minutes until pastry is golden and puffed.