Chicken And Leek Pie Recipe Jamie Oliver

Chicken and Leek Pie Recipe by Jamie Oliver

Ingredients

For this delicious Chicken and Leek Pie recipe by Jamie Oliver, you will need the following ingredients:

1kg leeks, trimmed and sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large free-range chicken, jointed
2 bay leaves
1 bunch of fresh thyme, leaves picked and chopped
2 heaped tablespoons plain flour
400ml chicken stock
2 tablespoons crème fraîche
500g puff pastry
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

To make this hearty Chicken and Leek Pie recipe by Jamie Oliver, follow the steps below:

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan and fry the leeks and garlic gently for 10 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Add the chicken and fry for a further 5 minutes until lightly browned. Add the bay leaves, thyme, flour and chicken stock and stir until the mixture comes together. Simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the crème fraîche.
Roll out the puff pastry to fit the top of the pie dish. Place the chicken and leek mixture in the dish, top with the pastry and press down lightly around the edges.
Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.
Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

This Chicken and Leek Pie recipe by Jamie Oliver is a great way to enjoy a hearty meal without compromising on nutrition. Each serving of this dish contains the following nutrients:

Calories: 598 kcal
Carbohydrates: 26.2g
Protein: 23.3g
Fat: 44.3g
Fiber: 3.2g
Sodium: 518mg

This Chicken and Leek Pie recipe by Jamie Oliver is a great way to get all the goodness of leeks in a delicious and nutritious meal. The combination of leeks and chicken is a classic and the puff pastry topping makes it extra special. This dish is sure to be a hit with friends and family, so why not give it a try today?