Easy Chicken Pot Pie

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    1058 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

These individual Easy Chicken Pot Pies are the perfect comfort food. Homemade flaky crust tops a chicken and leek filing – sure to become a family favorite!

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Ingredients

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For the pie crust

  • 315 g plain flour
  • 115 g butter cubed, very cold
  • 50 g vegetable shortening I used Trex
  • 60 g cheddar cheese grated, strong
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 60 ml water ice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk for egg wash
  • 1 milk + 1 tbsp milk for egg wash

For the filling

  • 500 g chicken breast or leftover cooked chicken, mini
  • 3 leek white parts only, large
  • 130 g chestnuts canned or vacuum packed, cooked
  • 4 lices prosciutto chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp butter (for frying)
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 30 g unsalted butter 2 tbsp
  • 80 ml white wine
  • 80 ml milk or cream
  • 80 ml chicken stock
  • 1-2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
  • Worcestershire sauce dash
  • 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley , chopped
  • salt to season, freshly ground
  • black pepper to season, freshly ground
  • herbs optional, few, to decorate the pastry

Instructions

  1. To make the pastry dough, put all the dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse briefly a few times until the mix resembles large breadcrumbs.
  2. Mix the vinegar and ice water then slowly pour the water into the dough while pulsing. You may not need to use all the water - stop once the dough forms clumps around the blade. (You can also make the pastry by hand or using a pastry blender).
  3. Line a large piece of cling film on your worktop and dip the dough on it. Pat dough it into two disks, cover and put in the fridge for at least an hour (or freezer if you are in a hurry).
  4. To make the filling, heat a tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the leeks and prosciutto. Fry for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Grill the chicken breasts for 15 minutes until cooked through then chop into bite-sized pieces (do same if using cooked chicken).
  6. Add the chopped chicken and chestnuts into the leeks and cook for a couple of minutes. Season generously and then set aside while you make the sauce.
  7. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the flour and stir. Switch to a hand whisk and gradually add the wine, milk, stock and Parmesan (if using) mixing continuously until you have a smooth sauce. Simmer until it thickens slightly. Add the chicken filling, Worcestershire sauce and chopped parsley and mix together. Check the seasoning.
  8. Divide the filling between four 10cm/4in oven proof dishes and cool. Heat the oven to 190C | 375F.
  9. Flour your work surface then roll out 1 of the pastry disks about 1/2cm (1/4inch) thick. Stamp out rounds large enough to fit over your bowls. Brush egg wash around the rims and place the dough rounds on top. Press slightly to seal.
  10. Brush the tops with egg wash and press some herbs on top for decoration if you like. Make two or three slits in the top of each with a sharp knife. Sprinkle tops with salt; bake until crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For speed, you can use leftover roast chicken or turkey or shredder rotisserie chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1058kcal (53%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1154mg (48%) Potassium 927mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2397IU (48%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1058 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1058kcal 53%
Carbohydrates 95g 32%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 1154mg 48%
Potassium 927mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 2397IU 48%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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