Chicken Mushroom And Leek Pie Jamie Oliver

Chicken Mushroom and Leek Pie by Jamie Oliver

Ingredients

This delicious Chicken Mushroom and Leek Pie by Jamie Oliver is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. All you need is some basic ingredients that are easy to find in any supermarket. For the filling, you will need: 500g of boneless chicken breasts, 2 large leeks, 500g of mushrooms, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 tablespoons of plain flour, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 250ml of chicken stock, 2 tablespoons of crème fraîche, and some freshly ground black pepper. For the pastry, you will need: 250g of plain flour, 125g of cold butter, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and 75ml of cold water.

Instructions

To make the filling for the pie, start by cutting the chicken breasts into cubes and then heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan. Add the chicken and fry for a few minutes until lightly browned. Then add the leeks, mushrooms, garlic and thyme to the pan and cook for a further few minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the vegetables are softened, add the flour, mustard, and season with black pepper. Stir to combine, then pour in the chicken stock and add the crème fraîche. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool slightly.

To make the pastry, sift the flour into a bowl and add the butter and salt. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre of the flour and gradually add the water, mixing with a round-bladed knife until a dough is formed. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly. Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 5mm and use to line the pie dish. Spoon the filling into the pie dish and brush the edges of the pastry with a little beaten egg. Roll out the remaining pastry and use to cover the pie. Trim off the excess pastry and crimp the edges to seal.

Place the pie on a baking tray and brush the top with more beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve with mashed potatoes and your favourite vegetables.

Nutrition

This Chicken Mushroom and Leek Pie by Jamie Oliver is packed full of flavour and nutrition. The filling is rich in protein from the chicken and contains loads of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. The pastry is made with plain flour and butter, so it is a good source of carbohydrates. The dish also contains some healthy fats from the olive oil and butter, which are essential for a balanced diet.

This pie is a great way to get your family eating more vegetables. It is also a great way to use up any leftover chicken and vegetables you may have. It can be served as a main meal or as a snack. So why not give this delicious Chicken Mushroom and Leek Pie by Jamie Oliver a try today?