Description
This French Chicken and Mushroom Pie combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce, all encased in flaky puff pastry for a satisfying and comforting dish.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
500 g Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large Onion, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
400 g Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves, chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
1 (320 g) sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside
- Add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once melted, add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are browned
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, simmering until thickened
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, and parsley. Return chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a pie dish. Roll out puff pastry and lay it over the cooled filling, sealing the edges
- Brush pastry with beaten egg and create slits for steam. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golde
- Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet during cooking to prevent steaming.
Allow the filling to cool to prevent sogginess of the pastry.
Use an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg