Golden puff pastry filled with tender chicken, leeks, bacon, and creamy herb sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
02 - 3.5 oz smoked bacon lardons or diced streaky bacon
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 2 large leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 medium carrots, diced
07 - 1 stick celery, diced
→ Dairy
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp heavy cream
10 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp whole milk
→ Pantry
11 - 2 tbsp plain flour
12 - 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped plus extra for garnish
17 - 13 oz ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
18 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
19 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until starting to crisp, approximately 3 minutes.
03 - Add onion, leeks, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until lightly golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
07 - Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add milk and cream, then bring to a simmer.
08 - Stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
09 - Transfer filling to a deep 6 to 8 cup pie dish. Unroll puff pastry and place over top, trimming excess. Press edges to seal and cut a small slit in center for steam escape.
10 - Brush pastry with beaten egg. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and puffed.
11 - Let pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
