Chicken Pie Recipe Jamie Oliver 30 Minute Meals
If you're looking for a quick and easy chicken pie recipe, then Jamie Oliver's 30 Minute Meals has got you covered. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The best part? It's absolutely delicious! Let's dive in and learn how to make this tasty dish.
Ingredients
For this chicken pie recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 sticks of celery
- 2 cloves of garlic
- A handful of fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of plain flour
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 1 tablespoon of English mustard
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 egg
Instructions
Now that you have all of your ingredients, it's time to get cooking! Follow these steps to make the perfect chicken pie:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
- Chop your onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into small pieces.
- Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add your butter.
- Add your chopped vegetables to the pan and cook for 5-10 minutes or until they are soft and tender.
- Add your chicken to the pan and cook for a few minutes until it starts to brown.
- Add your flour, thyme, and chicken stock cube to the pan and stir well.
- Add 300ml of water to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Add your English mustard to the pan and stir well.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a pie dish.
- Roll out your puff pastry sheet and place it on top of the chicken mixture.
- Trim the edges of the pastry and use a fork to press down on the edges.
- Beat your egg and brush it over the top of the pastry.
- Make a few small cuts in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
- Place the pie in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tips and Tricks
If you want to take your chicken pie to the next level, then here are a few tips and tricks:
- Use a mix of different vegetables to give your pie more flavor.
- Try adding some bacon or mushrooms to the mix for a more hearty pie.
- If you don't have puff pastry, you can use shortcrust pastry instead.
- If you want a crispy pastry, brush it with a little milk instead of egg.
- Serve your pie with some mashed potatoes and peas for the perfect comfort food meal.
Conclusion
And there you have it - an easy and delicious chicken pie recipe from Jamie Oliver's 30 Minute Meals. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
