Slow Cooker Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie Filling

A creamy chicken, ham, and leek filling prepared in a slow cooker, perfect for topping with puff pastry later.

Chicken Dinner Comfort Food Pie Slow Cooker

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

461.3

kcal / serving

1845.2 kcal total

Carbs

11.6g

per serving

46.5 g total

Fat

29.6g

per serving

118.4 g total

Protein

35.7g

per serving

142.8 g total

Cook Time

250

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

100

Crème Fraîche

optional

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

Liquids

350

Chicken Stock

good-quality

Meat

500

Chicken Thighs

skinless, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces

100

Ham

torn into bite-sized pieces

NutsSeeds

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

sprigs

Thyme

fresh leaves only

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

piece

Leeks

medium, trimmed

piece

Onion

chopped

Method

Heat oil in a large frying pan.

Season chicken and fry for 10 minutes until golden.

Slice leeks into 1cm rounds.

Place leeks, onion, and thyme in the slow cooker and top with chicken.

Melt butter in the frying pan and stir in flour for one minute.

Gradually whisk in the stock until a smooth sauce forms.

Pour sauce over ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.

Allow the mixture to cool and then chill.

Stir in ham and crème fraîche before topping with pastry and baking.