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Chicken Ham and Leek Pie

Heat the chicken stock in a lidded saucepan. Add the chicken breast and bring to a low simmer.

Questions about this dish

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How long does Chicken Ham and Leek Pie take?

1 hr 38 min all in โ€” 45 min prep, 53 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

A bit of work.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Milk, Wheat, Eggs. Labels are informational โ€” check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Oven, Baking tray, Frying pan, Saucepan.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at to taste.

What can I use instead?

chicken โ†’ tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish. butter โ†’ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. beef โ†’ tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ†’ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ‰ˆ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) โ†’ a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) โ†’ whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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