Description
Hearty chicken and mushroom pie delivers comfort straight from British kitchens, blending golden pastry with rich, creamy filling. Savory layers of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 4 strips bacon
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 6 tablespoons (86 grams) butter
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 1 cup milk
Vegetables and Pastry:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 refrigerated puff pastry sheets
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a pie dish by lightly greasing the surface.
- Carefully drape the first layer of pastry into the prepared dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Craft a velvety cream sauce, whisking continuously until the mixture achieves a luxurious, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- In a separate skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms and minced garlic until they release their aromatic essence and develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Combine the sautéed mushrooms with the cream sauce, then gently fold in tender chicken pieces, crispy bacon bits, and shredded cheese.
- Transfer the savory filling into the pastry-lined dish, spreading it evenly to create a generous layer.
- Delicately place the second pastry sheet over the filling, sealing the edges by crimping with a fork or pinching together.
- Generously brush the top pastry with beaten egg, which will create a glossy, golden-brown finish during baking.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, watching for a rich, amber-colored crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling the filling to set and making slicing more manageable.
Notes
- Pastry swap options work brilliantly with this recipe, using puff pastry or gluten-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Trim excess pastry edges carefully to prevent burning and ensure a crisp, clean-looking crust.
- Cooking chicken beforehand guarantees tender meat and prevents potential raw chicken risks in the final dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like gruyere or sharp cheddar to customize flavor profile and add depth to the pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg