Golden, flaky puff pastry and a creamy chicken filling make this easy chicken pie a family favourite. It's the perfect comfort food for cooler evenings and comes together with simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 500g chicken breast, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 500ml chicken stock
- 125ml fresh cream
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Lightly grease a pie dish or ovenproof baking dish.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
Cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3
Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in the carrots and peas.
Step 4
Add the butter and allow it to melt.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring continuously.
Step 5
Add the cream and mixed herbs.
Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Season with salt and pepper.
Allow the filling to cool slightly.
Step 6
Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish.
Lay the puff pastry over the top.
Trim any excess pastry and press the edges down gently.
Cut a few small slits in the centre to allow steam to escape.
Step 7
Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Step 8
Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Variations
- Add mushrooms for extra flavour.
- Use leftover roast chicken.
- Add sweetcorn for a sweeter filling.
- Replace cream with cream cheese for a richer sauce.
Tips
- Cool the filling before adding the pastry to prevent a soggy top.
- Place the pie dish on a baking tray to catch any spills.
- For individual pies, divide the filling between ramekins.
- Serve with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
Conclusion
This easy chicken pie with puff pastry delivers everything you want from a comfort meal: a creamy filling, tender chicken and a buttery golden topping. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough to serve when friends or family visit.
