Name: Great Park Winter Warmer: Creamy Chicken & Leek Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 36 min
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, diced; 2 large leeks, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 200 ml chicken stock; 200 ml double cream; 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp flour; 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry; 1 medium egg; Salt & pepper; Optional: a handful of peas or sweetcorn

Warm your tastebuds this winter!

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Great Park Winter Warmer: Creamy Chicken & Leek Pie

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 1 min Total Time 36 mins

Cooking Temp: 200 C

Description

There’s nothing better than coming home on a cold North East day to a proper, hearty pie - warming, comforting and total family-friendly goodness. This creamy chicken & leek pie is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and fills the whole house with that cosy winter smell we all love.

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts, diced
2 large leeks, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
200 ml chicken stock
200 ml double cream
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
1 medium egg (for glazing)
Salt & pepper
Optional: a handful of peas or sweetcorn

Instructions

Prep the base:

In a large pan, melt the butter. Add the leeks and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.

Add the chicken:

Tip in the diced chicken and cook until sealed on all sides.

Make it creamy:

Sprinkle in the flour, mix well, then pour in the stock and cream. Stir until everything thickens into a silky sauce.

Flavour boost:

Add the wholegrain mustard, season generously and stir through peas or sweetcorn if using.

Assemble the pie:

Pour the mixture into a pie dish. Lay the puff pastry over the top, crimp the edges and brush with beaten egg.

Bake:

Place into a preheated oven at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.

Note

Serve With

Creamy mash, winter greens or just a big spoon and a comfy sofa.