Homely Chicken Pie Recipe

Name: Homely Chicken Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 skinless chicken breasts; 2 ounces butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup cream; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup carrot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

3 skinless chicken breasts
2 ounces butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons plain flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup cream
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup carrot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

1
Preheat oven to 200 C/400 F lijne base of a 25cm pie dish with 2 of the pastry sheets.
2
refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
line with baking paper and fill with rice and blind bake for 10 minutes.
4
Place remaining pastry sheet on a lightly floured board, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips.
5
Meanwhile place chicken in a large saucepan; add water to cover, bring to boil 10 minutes or until cooked through.
6
drain and cool and shred chicken.
7
heat butter in frypan and add onion, cook 3 minutes stirring.
8
whisk in flour and thyme, cook stirring 3 minutes.
9
add stock and cream.
10
whisk until thickened, 3 - 4 minutes.
11
remove from the heat and stir in vegetables and shredded chicken, season.
12
spoon the filling into the prepared pasty shell.
13
arrange 6 pastry strips in the same direction onj top of the pie, twisting the pastry dough.
14
Arrange the remaining strips crosswise on the top.
15
fold the edges under and crimp to seal.
16
Beat egg yolk and water. Brush the pastry lightly with egg mixture.
17
Place pie on ojn a a baking sheet and cook until golden on top and bubbling inside, about 45 minutes.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 skinless chicken breasts, 2 ounces butter, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons plain flour, and more.

Yes, Homely Chicken 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.

Homely Chicken Pie

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