Chicken and Mushroom Pie - Jamie Oliver

Are you looking for a classic comfort food? Look no further, this Chicken and Mushroom Pie recipe from Jamie Oliver is the perfect dish for any occasion. A delicious filling of chicken and mushrooms, wrapped in light and fluffy shortcrust pastry. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients:

1 large onion
2 cloves of garlic
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
200g chestnut mushrooms
2 tablespoons of plain flour
1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves
150ml of chicken stock
1 sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry
1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Finely slice the onion and garlic, then heat the oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and fry for 8 minutes, or until softened and golden.

2. Cut the chicken into small cubes and add to the pan. Fry for 6 minutes, or until golden, then add the mushrooms and cook for a further 6 minutes.

3. Sprinkle over the flour and thyme leaves, stir to combine, then pour over the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

4. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish, then top with the puff pastry and press down the edges. Cut a few slits in the top of the pastry, then brush with beaten egg.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp. Serve with your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition:

This recipe provides approximately 479 calories per portion, with 18.2g of fat, 41.8g of carbohydrates, and 32.5g of protein.

This dish is a great way to get more vegetables into your diet, as well as providing a good source of protein. The mushrooms and onions provide a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, and calcium.

This comfort food classic is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve with your favorite vegetables and enjoy!