Chicken and Leek Pie by Jamie Oliver

When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a classic chicken and leek pie. This recipe from Jamie Oliver is the perfect way to enjoy this delicious meal. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, or you can make it with fresh chicken. It's a great meal for the whole family, and it's sure to be a hit. Plus, it's easy to make and doesn't take long to prepare. Read on to find out how to make this delicious pie.

Ingredients

This recipe serves 4 people and will take about 45 minutes to prepare. Here's what you'll need:

450g of cooked chicken, diced
1 large leek, trimmed and sliced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
100ml of white wine
100ml of chicken stock
2 tablespoons of plain flour
200g of puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

To begin, preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly grease a large pie dish. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the leek, garlic, and smoked paprika, and cook for a few minutes until the leeks are softened. Pour in the white wine and chicken stock, and bring to the boil. Add the diced chicken and stir in the flour until everything is combined. Simmer for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Next, spoon the chicken and leek mixture into the pie dish. Roll out the puff pastry and place on top of the pie filling. Crimp the edges of the pastry together and make a few slits in the top of the pastry to allow the steam to escape. Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden-brown and crisp.

Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This recipe is a great source of protein, with the chicken providing an excellent source of essential amino acids. The leek is also a good source of dietary fibre, which can help to keep your digestive system healthy. The puff pastry adds some carbohydrates to the dish, as well as a few extra calories. All in all, this is a balanced meal that should provide plenty of energy.

One serving of this chicken and leek pie provides approximately 590 calories, 25g of fat, 48g of carbohydrates, and 33g of protein. It also provides 5g of dietary fibre, making it a great choice for a healthy dinner.

So if you're looking for a delicious and nutritious dinner, give this Jamie Oliver chicken and leek pie a try. It's easy to make and sure to be a hit with the whole family.