Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! 🦃
Hope your day is filled with big, noisy family time and tremendously biteable food things!
We’ll be celebrating tomorrow, but a few nights ago I made this little gem — Leek & Chicken Pie — and as my granddaughter Naima says, “Oh my m gee!” 🤩
It’s unctuously creamy, rich, and full of cozy goodness, finished with a golden puff pastry lid… because, well, it just wasn’t rich enough already!
This recipe came from my friend Julie Scholes from Ireland — she made it for us this summer when they were “across the pond.” If you ever need to impress someone or maybe redeem yourself for something… make THIS. It’s a “go-to for specialness,” trust me.
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Ingredients 🥧
The “stuff”…
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 leeks, sliced lengthwise and cut into ¼–½” half moons
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 3 tsp chicken bouillon powder (or 1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon — my fave!)
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp water
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs — more flavor, just sayin’)
- 1 can water chestnuts, diced (optional but adds a nice crunch)
- 1 large egg
Instructions 👩🍳
What to do with the “stuff”…
- Let puff pastry thaw for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Melt butter in a large skillet. Add leeks, pepper, paprika, and bouillon. Sauté 6–8 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in cream and ⅓ cup water, blending out any lumps (because lumps = yuck 🤢).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add diced chicken and water chestnuts, simmering 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon filling into an 8” square baking dish (or ramekins if you’re feeling fancy).
- Roll puff pastry into a 10” square (if needed) and drape over the dish, sealing edges.
- Beat egg with 1 Tbsp water and brush over pastry.
- Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let rest 10 minutes, then dig in and watch your family lose their minds.
Notes 📝
- This is not a low-fat meal — it’s comfort food royalty.
- Perfect with a crisp salad or roasted veggies.
- Ideal for special dinners, cozy nights, or “please forgive me” moments. 😄
Recipe Credit: Julie Scholes (Ireland) & Bite Me Canada
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