Leek and Mushroom Chicken Pot Pie

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Wholesome and comforting, this pie is the culinary equivalent of a big hug. Here we've used chicken thighs, but you could also use other boneless chicken meat if you preferred.

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Serves

4-5

Potluck

Nut Free

Kids

French

Dinner

Special Occasions

Kiwi

Ingredients

PIE

3 tbsp butter

2 large leeks, white part only, washed and sliced

400 g mushrooms, sliced

1/2 tsp finely chopped rosemary

1/2 tsp thyme leaves

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

3 tbsp cornflour

1 cup milk

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 kg boneless chicken thighs, or other boneless chicken, visible fat removed, flesh cut into 2-3cm pieces

TOPPING

1 1/2 cups plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

a pinch of fine white pepper

1/4 cup grated parmesan, (optional)

2 tsp finely chopped rosemary, (optional)

1/2 cup milk

2 tbsp neutral oil

Pie

STEP 1

Melt butter in a large pot and cook leeks and mushrooms over a gentle heat for about 10 minutes, until softened but not brown.

Add herbs and stock and bring to a simmer.

Mix cornflour to a smooth paste with a little of the milk.

STEP 2

Add to pan with remaining milk and stir over heat until lightly thickened.

Season generously.

Sauce can be prepared ahead to this point and chilled.

About an hour before serving mix chicken through sauce and place in a pie dish.

Topping

STEP 1

To make the topping, mix flour, baking powder, salt and pepper and optional rosemary or parmesan.

Make a well in the centre and pour in milk and oil.

Use a knife to mix to a soft dough.

Roll out on a lightly floured board to fit pie case.

STEP 2

Cover pie with rolled out topping, pressing firmly to seal edges.

Cut a couple of notches in the top to allow steam to escape.

STEP 3

Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 180ºC and cook 20-25 minutes until golden.

NOTE

If preferred, individual pastry cut-outs can be cooked on top of the pie. This dough can also be used as a base for crusty savoury pies baked on an oven tray – topped with onions, bacon and cheese, or other pizza toppings of your choice. Bake at 200°C for about 30 minutes until golden.