Chicken, ham, leek & roast potato pie

Health score
33%
Chicken, ham, leek & roast potato pie
100 min.
4
821kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting dish that brings together the delightful flavors of chicken, ham, and leeks, look no further than this Chicken, Ham, Leek & Roast Potato Pie. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of hearty ingredients wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust that evokes the warmth of home-cooked goodness. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together, this pie is packed with tender chicken breast, savory ham, and the subtle sweetness of leeks, all brought together by rich crème fraîche and chicken stock.

What's more, this recipe calls for leftover roast potatoes, making it an excellent choice for reducing food waste while adding a delightful texture to your dish. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and a total cooking time of approximately 100 minutes, it’s both a practical and indulgent option for any day of the week.

Whether you're enjoying it fresh out of the oven or reheating it from frozen, this pie promises to deliver a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. So grab your frying pan, preheat your oven, and prepare to impress your loved ones with this delicious comfort food that speaks to the heart and stomach alike!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 400 chicken breast cut into small chunks
  • 140 deli honey ham roughly chopped
  • 450 potatoes leftover halved
  •  leek trimmed sliced
  • tbsp flour plain for dusting
  • 200 ml wine 
  • 400 ml chicken stock see 
  • tbsp crème fraîche 
  • 375 g sheets pastry crust fresh (use if you're freezing the pie)
  • servings eggs beaten

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the chicken for about 5 mins. Tip into a 22 x 28cm ovenproof pie dish, then evenly scatter over the ham and roast potatoes.
  2. Heat the remaining oil and soften the leeks for about 5 mins, then stir in the flour for 1 min.
  3. Pour in the wine and stock. Bring to the boil and, stirring continuously, boil rapidly to reduce to a thick sauce. Take off the heat, then stir in the crme frache and seasoning.
  4. Pour over the pie filling and leave to cool.
  5. Unroll the pastry and cut off a small strip to make decorations (if you like).
  6. Roll the remainder to fit the dish and place on top of the pie. Use a fork to crimp the edges and press the pastry to the edge of the dish. Make a small hole in the centre, then cover well with cling film. Freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, defrost at room temperature for 8 hrs.
  7. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  8. Brush pie with egg to glaze (making sure the steam hole hasnt sealed up). Cook for 30-40 mins, until golden and hot through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories821kcal
Protein24.27%
Fat33.15%
Carbs42.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.94
Glycemic Load
35.45
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
37.209999996683%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.39mg
Epicatechin
0.28mg
Hesperetin
0.2mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
2.09mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:820.69kcal
41.03%
Fat:28.49g
43.82%
Saturated Fat:7.67g
47.91%
Carbohydrates:82.35g
27.45%
Net Carbohydrates:77.24g
28.09%
Sugar:5.35g
5.94%
Cholesterol:257.73mg
85.91%
Sodium:1212.96mg
52.74%
Alcohol:5.22g
100%
Alcohol %:1.1%
100%
Protein:46.92g
93.85%
Selenium:79.33µg
113.33%
Vitamin B3:18.98mg
94.92%
Vitamin B6:1.51mg
75.61%
Vitamin B1:0.97mg
64.69%
Phosphorus:567.42mg
56.74%
Vitamin B2:0.87mg
50.92%
Manganese:0.94mg
46.89%
Folate:164.26µg
41.07%
Iron:6.75mg
37.49%
Potassium:1309.77mg
37.42%
Vitamin C:28.99mg
35.14%
Vitamin B5:3mg
29.99%
Vitamin K:30.49µg
29.04%
Magnesium:100.77mg
25.19%
Vitamin A:1070.78IU
21.42%
Copper:0.42mg
20.92%
Fiber:5.11g
20.43%
Zinc:3.04mg
20.3%
Vitamin E:2.35mg
15.65%
Vitamin B12:0.83µg
13.91%
Calcium:99.21mg
9.92%
Vitamin D:1.23µg
8.17%