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Chicken, leek and mushroom pie
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Chicken, leek and mushroom pie

Tender chicken in a creamy sauce under a golden puff pastry lid.

Time 55 min
EffortMedium
Per portion£2.13
Calories692 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Chicken thigh fillets600 g
  • Leeks2 leeks
  • Mushrooms250 g
  • Semi-skimmed milk300 ml
  • Vegetable stock cubes1 cube
  • Ready-rolled puff pastry320 g
  • Fine green beans220 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, plain flour. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Milk, Celery, Gluten.

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Nutrition per adult portion
692
calories
40g
protein
41g
carbs
40g
fat
5g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

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  1. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and fry the chicken for 5 minutes until browned. Slice the leeks and mushrooms, add them and cook for 5 minutes.600 g chicken thigh fillets2 leeks250 g mushrooms
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour for 1 minute. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring, then the stock cube and 150 ml of water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick. Season.300 ml semi-skimmed milk1 cube
  3. Tip into a pie dish. Lay the puff pastry over the top, trim the edges, press it onto the rim and cut a small hole in the middle to let the steam out.320 g ready-rolled puff pastry
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until puffed and golden. Trim the green beans, boil for 4 minutes and serve alongside.220 g fine green beans
The trick that makes it

Let the filling cool for 10 minutes before the pastry goes on. A cooler filling means a crisper lid.

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