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Mary Berry Chicken And Leek Pie​

Mary Berry Chicken And Leek Pie: A Cozy Comfort Classic

Enjoy Mary Berry's Chicken And Leek Pie, a comforting classic filled with tender chicken and leeks beneath flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Can substitute with butter.
  • 2 medium Leeks Thoroughly trimmed and sliced.
  • 500 grams Chicken Thighs Skinless and boneless.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For extra richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Plain Flour For thickening the filling.
  • 400 ml Chicken Stock Can swap with vegetable stock.
  • 150 ml Double Cream For a rich texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Tarragon Optional, can substitute with thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Ready-rolled.
  • 1 beaten Egg For brushing the pastry.

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Pie Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat a splash of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Incorporate the cubed skinless chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until sealed and lightly browned.
  3. In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of plain flour to form a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in 400ml of chicken stock, stirring to avoid lumps. Once thickened, stir in 150ml of double cream and fresh tarragon, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  5. Spread the creamy chicken and leek mixture evenly into a 1.2-liter pie dish.
  6. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll out the puff pastry and lay it over the filled pie dish, trimming excess edges.
  7. Crimp the edges to seal the filling and cut a small vent in the center for steam to escape.
  8. Brush the puff pastry lid with a beaten egg and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid freezing the assembled pie. Instead, freeze the filling and pastry separately.

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