Jamie Oliver Chicken And Leek Pie With Puff Pastry​

This easy Jamie Oliver Chicken and Leek Pie with Puff Pastry is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Made with tender chicken, tangy mustard, and golden puff pastry, it’s a simple, hearty meal you can customize with your favorite ingredients.

Ingredients Needed

• Dash of olive oil
• 3 chicken breasts, roughly chopped (about 680g/1½ lbs)
• 1 leek, washed and sliced into rounds
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed
• 250g/9oz cream cheese or crème fraîche (or 1 cup)
• 1–2 heaped tsp wholegrain mustard
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (320g/11½ oz)
• Milk, to brush the top
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Chicken And Leek Pie With Puff Pastry​

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5 (375°F).
2. Cook the chicken: Heat a dash of olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the chicken pieces over high heat for 3 minutes.
3. Add the vegetables and sauce: Add the leek, garlic, cream cheese (or crème fraîche), mustard, stock cube, and 200ml/7fl oz boiling water. Stir until combined.
4. Assemble the pie: Pour the mixture into a large ovenproof dish and lay the puff pastry sheet over the top. Brush the top with milk.
5. Bake the pie: Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden-brown and the pie is cooked through.
6. Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Cook the chicken properly: Ensure the chicken is cooked through before adding the leek and cheese mixture. This helps prevent the pie filling from being too watery.
• Use room-temperature cheese: Let the cream cheese or crème fraîche sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before mixing. It will blend more easily and create a smoother filling.
• Avoid soggy pastry: To prevent the pastry from getting soggy, ensure the filling isn’t too runny before placing it on the pastry.
• Brush with milk: For a golden and glossy top, brush the puff pastry with milk just before baking. This will give it a beautiful finish.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover pie cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover it tightly and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Allow the pie to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. You can freeze it for up to 1 month. To thaw, leave it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheat: Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Place the pie on a baking tray and cover with foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through, then remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes to crisp the pastry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4 servings)

• Calories: 614
• Total Fat: 36g
• Saturated Fat: 17g
• Cholesterol: 131mg
• Sodium: 696mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 11g
• Protein: 29g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver​ Chicken Tikka Masala
• Jamie Oliver​ Thai Green Chicken Curry
• Jamie Oliver​ Spanish Chicken
• Jamie Oliver How To Roast A Chicken​