Pie-in-a-pan: Chicken Filo & Veggies

50m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the chicken thighs and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a large ovenproof pan over medium-high heat and cook until golden.
  3. 3Slice the onion, carrots, and leek.
  4. 4Add the sliced vegetables and butter beans to the pan with the chicken.
  5. 5Add garlic and thyme.
  6. 6Add flour to thicken the mixture.
  7. 7Pour in chicken stock.
  8. 8Add crème fraîche.
  9. 9Add Dijon mustard.
  10. 10Stir in frozen peas and sweetcorn.
  11. 11Place scrunched filo pastry on top of the filling.
  12. 12Spray with olive oil or brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  13. 13Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until crispy and golden.
  14. 14Remove from the oven and let it relax.
  15. 15Serve and plate it up.
  16. 16Finish with some gravy.

Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tin butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 100 g frozen peas
  • 100 g frozen sweetcorn
  • 25 g butter
  • 25 g plain flour
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 100 ml crème fraîche
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 pack filo pastry
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 pinch flaky salt
  • salt and black pepper
  • gravy

Equipment

large ovenproof panchopping boardknifewooden spoonoven glovesplatespatula

Tips

  • Use skin-on chicken thighs for extra fat and flavor.
  • Pack in extra fiber and nutrients with butter beans.
  • Frozen peas and sweetcorn are great for convenience and added nutrition.
  • Creme fraiche can be used as a lighter alternative to cream for a creamy sauce.
  • Filo pastry can be scrunched up for an easy topping.

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