Description
A cozy British classic with tender chicken, silky leeks, and a golden, flaky pastry crown.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- Leeks
- Puff pastry
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Onion (optional, finely diced)
- Garlic (minced)
- Chicken stock
- All-purpose flour
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh thyme or parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Sauté sliced leeks (and onion if using) in butter and olive oil until soft and sweet.
- Stir in garlic and flour; cook briefly to remove raw flour taste.
- Gradually add chicken stock and cream, stirring until thick and smooth.
- Fold in cooked chicken, mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer gently.
- Spoon creamy filling into a baking dish and cool slightly.
- Top with puff pastry, trim edges, seal, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake until deeply golden, puffed, and bubbling; rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the filling.
- Serve with a side of green vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg