Chicken and Leek Pie

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

500 g of boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 null of leeks

2 null of cloves of garlic

1 cup of chicken broth

1 cup of heavy cream

2 tbs of butter

2 tbs of all-purpose flour

1 tbs of olive oil

1 tsp of dried thyme

1 tsp of dried rosemary

null null of Salt

null null of pepper

1 package of pre-made puff pastry

1 null of egg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the butter and let it melt. Add the sliced leeks and minced garlic, sautéing until the leeks are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the leeks and garlic, stirring continuously to coat them evenly. Cook for another minute or so to cook off the raw taste of the flour.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream while stirring constantly. Add the dried thyme and rosemary. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the sauce, stirring everything together. Check for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 7

Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface if using pre-made pastry. Make sure it's large enough to cover your pie dish.

Step 8

Transfer the chicken and leek filling into a 9-inch pie dish or a similar-sized ovenproof dish.

Step 9

Place the rolled-out puff pastry on top of the pie dish, covering the filling. Trim any excess pastry hanging over the edges.Optional: Use a fork to press down the edges of the pastry to create a pattern and seal the pie.

Step 10

Brush the beaten egg over the top of the puff pastry. This will give it a beautiful golden colour when baked.

Step 11

Make a small slit in the middle of the pastry to allow steam to escape while baking.

Step 12

Place the pie dish on a baking tray and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 13

Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy, and the filling is bubbling.Once done, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 1459.41