Carmarthen Chicken And Leek Pie

Carmarthen Chicken and Leek Pie is a traditional dish from the beautiful region of Carmarthenshire, known for its rich culinary heritage and delicious comfort food.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Carmarthenshire Chicken Leek Pie
Carmarthen Chicken And Leek Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken, diced
  • 4 leeks, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 sheets of puff pastry

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
  4. Add the leeks and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and leek mixture, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Transfer the chicken and leek filling to a pie dish.
  9. Roll out the puff pastry and place it over the pie dish, trimming any excess pastry.
  10. Brush the pastry with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  12. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Pie dish Skillet Rolling pin

Tools

Knife Cutting board Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Carmarthen Chicken and Leek Pie with a side of buttered peas and a crisp green salad.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken from scratch.

Cost

$20