COCK-A-LEEKIE PIE

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The chicken and leek meld together as they cook in the filling.

Provided by Inez Valk-Kempthorne

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 bacon slices, cut into 1/4" pieces
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced into rounds
2 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped
1/2 cup quartered pitted prunes
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
All-Butter Pie Dough
1 large egg, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 375°. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook bacon, stirring often, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in same skillet until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Add a splash of water to skillet. Cover, reduce heat, and cook until chicken is cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add leeks to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of water, cover, and cook until leeks are very soft, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Shred chicken and add to leeks along with thyme leaves and prunes.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1/3 cup flour and cook, whisking constantly, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Whisk in broth, adding a little at a time, until smooth. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Mix sauce into leek mixture; season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  • Roll out 1 disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 14" round. Transfer to a 10" cast-iron skillet or a 9 1/2"-diameter deep pie dish. Lift up edge and let dough slump down into dish. Trim, leaving a 1" overhang. Spoon filling into skillet. Roll out second disk of dough to 11" round. Drape over filling and trim to a 1" overhang. Fold overhang under; crimp with a fork. Cut a few vents in top; brush with egg.
  • Bake until crust is golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Let pie cool slightly.
  • Do ahead: Filling can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Taha Anwar
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


Carol Hart
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I'm always looking for new chicken pot pie recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Chikondi Sakala
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This pie is also great for freezing. I often make a double batch and freeze half of it for later.


Hamza Saeed
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I like to serve this pie with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.


Sherazi king
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This pie is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it for dinner during the week.


Sameen Jalil
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's a delicious and comforting meal.


Mahabnb Gazi
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Overall, I thought this pie was pretty good. It wasn't the best chicken pot pie I've ever had, but it was still enjoyable.


Johnny Alvarado
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The crust on this pie was a little too thick for my liking. I think I would roll it out thinner next time.


Sakil Nadaf
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This pie was a little too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


abdoo masmas
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I'm not a big fan of chicken pot pie, but I really enjoyed this one. The filling was very flavorful, and the crust was perfectly cooked.


Lokia Michael
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chicken pot pie he'd ever had.


Nailah Mahadik
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The combination of chicken, leek, and mushrooms is perfect. I always get compliments when I make this pie.


Zohaib Qazi
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This pie is so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


Laiba Khan
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


Palesa Fresh
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I made this pie for a potluck dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Rafiul
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This was my first time making cock-a-leekie pie, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Molebogeng Mashabe
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I'm not a huge fan of leek, but I really enjoyed this pie. The chicken and leek filling was very flavorful, and the crust was perfectly cooked.


Shane Pennerman (shangerous)
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This cock-a-leekie pie was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was golden and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.