Kurinyy Pirog (cossack Chicken And Mushroom Pie)

Kurinyy Pirog, also known as Cossack Chicken and Mushroom Pie, is a traditional dish from Cossack cuisine that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal.

Kurinyy Pirog (cossack Chicken And Mushroom Pie)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 sheets of puff pastry

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are tender.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and mushroom mixture, and stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer until the mixture thickens.
  6. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer the chicken and mushroom filling to a pie dish lined with one sheet of puff pastry.
  8. Cover the filling with the second sheet of puff pastry, sealing the edges.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Pie dish Skillet Oven

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kurinyy Pirog hot, accompanied by a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a golden and flaky pastry crust, brush the top of the pie with an egg wash before baking.

Cost

$15