Chicken and Leek Pie Recipe

Name: Chicken and Leek Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz. shortcrust pastry; 1 (4 lb.) chicken, jointed, chopped and boned; 4 slices ham steak; 4 lg. leeks, cleaned and chopped; 1 md. onion; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 dash ground mace; nutmeg; 1-1/3 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup double cream

Servings: persons

6 oz. shortcrust pastry
1 (4 lb.) chicken, jointed, chopped and boned
4 slices ham steak
4 lg. leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 md. onion
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 dash ground mace
nutmeg
1-1/3 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup double cream

1
Make the pastry and leave it in a cold place to rest.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the pie.
3
In a deep 1-1/2 quart dish, place layers of the chicken, the ham, leeks and onion or shallot, adding the mace, nutmeg and seasoning, then repeating the layers until the dish is full.
4
Add the stock, then dampen the edges of the dish before rolling out the pastry to the required size.
5
Place the pastry over the pie and press the edges down well.
6
Crimp them with a fork.
7
Make a small hole in the center.
8
Roll out the scraps of pastry and form a leaf or rosette for the top.
9
Place this very lightly over the small hole.
10
Brush the pastry with milk, and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.
11
Cover the pastry with damp greaseproof paper when partially cooked if the top seems to be getting too brown.
12
Gently heat the cream.
13
When pie is cooked, remove from oven.
14
Carefully lift off the rosette and pour the cream in through the hole.
15
Put back the rosette and serve.
16
(This pie forms a delicious soft jelly when cold.)

276

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz. shortcrust pastry, 1 (4 lb.) chicken, jointed, chopped and boned, 4 slices ham steak, 4 lg. leeks, cleaned and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Leek Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chicken and Leek Pie

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