MJ’s 1-Hour Chicken Pie Really Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• Versatile: Adjust herbs and vegetables to your liking.
• Comforting & Delicious: A crispy, golden pastry filled with a creamy, savoury chicken mix.

Method

1. 2 chicken breasts
2. 1 red onion
3. 2 small yellow peppers
4. 1 garlic clove (crushed and chopped)
5. 1/2 pint (285ml) chicken or vegetable stock
6. 100ml single cream
7. Fresh herbs of your choice (e.g. parsley)
8. Salt & pepper, to taste
9. 1 pack ready-rolled puff pastry
10. Carrots
11. Runner beans
12. Baby corn
13. Oven-cooked chips
14. Steam the chicken breasts until cooked through, keeping them tender and juicy.
15. While the chicken is steaming, chop the onion and peppers.
16. Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil, and gently fry the onion and peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
17. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
18. Once the chicken is done, cut it into small pieces and add it to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
19. Pour in the chicken stock and let it simmer, allowing the liquid to reduce.
20. Stir in the single cream to create a rich, creamy consistency. If the sauce needs thickening, mix 1 teaspoon of cornflour with a dash of cold water, then add to the pan.
21. Finish with chopped parsley for an extra burst of freshness, then set aside.
22. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6).
23. Cut the ready-rolled puff pastry into squares, one per person. The size depends on how hungry you are!
24. Lightly score a smaller square inside each piece, being careful not to cut all the way through. This will act as a lid for your pie.
25. Place the pastry squares on a baking tray and bake for around 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
26. Once the pastry is cooked, allow it to cool for a few minutes.
27. Remove the scored lids and carefully hollow out the insides.
28. Spoon in the creamy chicken filling, then place the lid back on top.