This chicken pie is slightly different in that I roast the chicken and the vegetables first and then combine it to make this rustic and flavorful pie. When making pies, there are two main things to consider:
- What pastry will you be using?
- The filling must be moist and well seasoned and bold in flavor.
Let's talk about the pastry first. For me a chicken pie should have a flaky, light as a feather puff pastry. If you have never attempted making your own puff pastry, try this recipe . It is kind of a mock puff pastry, it does create some flaky layers, but then when you are confident enough, move on to the real puff pastry! You can also try your hand at making this delicious Sour Cream Pastry.
However, when you are pushed for time, buy some puff pastry, but make sure it is the best.
On to the filling, first the chicken
Chicken Pie
Ingredients
6 chicken breasts - with bone and skin
olive oil
1 onion
1 carrot
2 sticks celery
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp fine cloves
salt/pepper
lemon zest.
fresh thyme
sprig of rosemary
1 x 250 gr cream cheese
Use your mortar and pestle to grind the garlic, salt, cloves, pepper and fresh herbs. Add the oil and make a paste, Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken breasts and place them in a oven-proof dish. Cut the vegetables in chunks and place around the chicken. Roast the chicken for about 30-40 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan juices, cut in chunks and remove all skin and bones. Strain the liquid that is in the bottom of the pan and place in a pot . Bring to the boil and cook until you have about 250ml reduced stock. Take off the heat and add the cream cheese. Taste for seasoning and add the chicken and roasted vegetables. This is how you roast the vegetables...
Roasted vegetables
2 large zucchini
2 carrots
2 red onions
2 potatoes
about 250gr butternut
olive oil
fresh thyme
salt/pepper
a few glugs of good balsamic vinegar
Cut the vegetables in even sized chunks(about the size of a crouton). Mix with the seasoning, herbs and oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven with the chicken until cooked and slightly charred.
Let your chicken and vegetable mix cool down and then spoon it in your pie dish. Roll out your puff pastry and cut to desired size. Brush the rim of your pie dish with egg white and place the pastry lid on top of the chicken. Crimp the edge of the pastry to make a pattern and brush pastry with egg wash. Make a little whole in the middle for the steam to escape and bake at 200C until the puff pastry has puffed up nicely and is golden brown.
Try any of my other pie recipes....
Beef Pie with Potato Scones
Beef Pot Pies
35 comments:
That just looks gorgeous Nina and how can you say that you're photography is not up to the same level as mine?? I love love your photos!! They are so gorgeous in lighting and color!
i love pies with flaky pastry and saucy fillings. delicious!
Can I have a slice of this chicken pie,Nina?
LOL at that song....now I'll have it in my head all day. That pie looks delicious Nina!!! HAve a great week. xxx
Ooooh yum, now I really wish autumn would come! I love the idea of roasting all the pie ingredients before combining them for the filling - I imagine the flavour intensity would be to die for.
This truly is the best chicken pie I've ever seen!
Junglefrog - thanks so much. I must just muster up the courage and make a studio for myself........diningroom table just not ideal!!!
meetak - so do I!!!
peachskins - anytime dear, anytime!!
wendy - quite a catchy tune, isn't it!!
marisa - you betcha!!!
jan - welcome to try it!!!
Mmmmm, I love the idea of roasting the filling first - definitely adds a depth of flavour that can sometimes be lacking in a chicken pie! Looks divine!
I my goodness, your chicken pie looks wonderful! I love seeing the layers of beautiful puff pastry. I've never tried making it myself...yet.
Chicken Pie has always been one of my favourites..I just want to pick up my fork and dive right in.
Dear Mom
I loved the chicken pie it tasted like heaven in my mouth
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Pot pies are my very favorite! I am loving that flaky crust - it looks amazing Nina.
Oh how I remember that song. I loved John Denver. How romantically slushy but Annie's song reminds me of my 'courting' days. :) I have always found my chicken pies lacked something and reading this it seems to be so obvious but it never occurred to me to roast everything first. Of course it would make things taste better. Thank you I will be trying this next time. I do love making puff pastry. It takes a day in the house but so therapeutic and if made in large batches can be frozen. I think once you make your own it spoils you and the bought stuff doesn't make the mark.
Ahh Nina, once again I see that we are in the midst of changing seasons...me looking at salafs and you with a comfy chicken pot pie. Almost makes me (NO WAY) want winter.
pot pies are so great , i ove to have for my family and eat around it. this look so good and healthy not to talk about the great post you wrote :-)
thanks
Oh that looks amazing, Nina. I love to make savory pies with puff pastry and the addition of roasted chicken and vegetables must make it the best chicken pie ever, hehe.
Nina, love your chicken pie, like you I always like to use the flaky dough for my pie :-)
Oh that looks absolutely divine! Your pasty layers look amazing, I can never get mine to turn out like that.
This is comfort food at its best. I love how you've roasted the chicken and vegetables in this pie. Definitely bolder and more robust flavor profile. Looks delicious and lovely!
Can't wait to try this Nina!
What a delicious sounding pot pie with those roasted vegetables and the pastry looks so flaky and perfect!
Nina, you're reading my mind! I've been looking for a delicious chicken pot pie recipe and here you are with this delicious version. I'm saving it up!!
And the new site looks fabulous by the way. :)
you are the queen of the chicken pie - John Denver could have written a song about you!
Few things say home like chicken pie! I specially like the roasting part in this recipe, it sounds so flavorful! And looking at your beautiful photo...as always it stirs this urge in me to go run looking for food!!
Ronelle
hi nina this chicken pie is a marvel !! cheers from Paris Pierre
Oh look! The chicken pie fillings are lurking ;p
I've been visiting your web for some time now. But I never wrote a comment. I love all your recipes. They are delicious. My congrats for your recipes. I am from today, a new follower.
regards from Spain
Nina, I want a slice. It really sounds delicious
I love the idea of roasting all the pie ingredients before combining them for the filling - I imagine the flavour intensity would be to die for. tava tea error fix Internet Hosting jump higher Electronic Cigarette
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Nina, love your chicken pie, like you I always like to use the flaky dough for my pie :-)
It looks delicious, making me hungry. I love chicken pie.
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