CHEESY CHICKEN AND LEEK PHYLLO PIE

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In our house, chicken potpie is a year-round staple. For a springtime feel, we use leeks and mushrooms and a lighter phyllo dough crust. If you don't have gruyere, try Parmesan. -Andrea Stewart, Toronto, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks and mushrooms; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in stock and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken, 3/4 cup cheese, thyme, salt and pepper., Brush a 9-in. pie plate with some of the remaining oil. Place one sheet of phyllo dough into prepared pie plate, allowing ends to extend over edges of dish; brush with oil. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Layer with seven additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with oil and rotating sheets to cover the pie plate. Transfer chicken mixture to crust., Gently fold in ends of phyllo over filling, leaving an opening in the center. Crumble the remaining phyllo sheets over filling; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Brush edges with remaining oil. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Jada ermer
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I'm new to cooking, and this recipe was a bit challenging for me. But I'm glad I tried it, because the pie turned out great!


Prince Kalu
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pie is absolutely delicious.


Anointed Eseoghene
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie crust turned out soggy. I'll have to try again.


Zaiden Swigger
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I had a hard time finding phyllo pastry, but it was worth the effort. The pie turned out great!


Bertha Romandia
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.


Raja Masood DHANYAL
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Md Shurim
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the leeks and cheese added a lot of flavor.


Alaina Suarez
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious way to feed your family.


Salahuddin Pathan
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I love that this recipe uses phyllo pastry. It's so much easier to work with than traditional pie crust.


Sm sumayun Ahmed
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, and I've even added vegetables to the filling. It's always delicious.


Emma Towa
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Nouman Bhutta
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Thuwanharees
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The pie was golden brown and bubbly, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Logan Russell
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I'm not usually a fan of leek, but this dish changed my mind. The leeks were mild and sweet, and they paired perfectly with the chicken.


Reflecting Moon
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken and leeks were cooked perfectly, and the phyllo pastry was crispy and flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.