Chicken and Leek Pie

A classic chicken and leek pie featuring a creamy white sauce, fresh apples, and bacon topped with homemade shortcrust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 815.9 kcals 4895.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.1 grams 288.5 grams
Fat 51.7 grams 310.2 grams
Protein 38.8 grams 232.8 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
30
g
Flour
for white sauce
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
85
g
Butter
cold and cubed
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten with salt for wash
30
g
Butter
for white sauce
600
ml
3
tbsp
30
g
Butter
for filling
Fruits
3
piece
Apples
crisp eating apples, cored and cut into large pieces
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for flouring
Liquids
2
tbsp
Water
cold
Meat
70
g
Bacon Lardons
or diced streaky bacon
10
piece
Chicken Thighs
boneless, diced
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
bunch
Tarragon
leaves only; optional
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
30
g
Lard
cold and cubed; optional
Other
0.3
piece
Vegetables
2
piece
Leeks
large, sliced into thick rings

Steps

  • Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  • Rub the lard and butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add enough cold water to form a dough using a palette knife.
  • Knead the dough briefly on a floured surface, shape into a circle, wrap, and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a pan and stir in flour for two minutes over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the milk away from the heat and then boil until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the cream, mustard, and stock cube, then allow to cool.
  • Sauté sliced leeks in butter in a heavy pan.
  • Add apples, bacon, and chicken to the pan and cook for several minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and assemble the chicken, tarragon, pepper, and sauce in a pie dish.
  • Roll the pastry into a rectangle larger than the pie dish.
  • Trim strips of pastry to create a rim around the dish using water to adhere.
  • Place the pastry lid over the dish, crimp the edges, and cut a hole in the center.
  • Brush the pastry with the egg wash and add decorations with remaining trimmings.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.