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.

F1 Grass
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This recipe looks amazing!


Faraj ALMASRI
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. It was a lot of work for a mediocre result.


Gg joker
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This pie was a disappointment. The filling was bland and the crust was soggy.


Chitral Bikers Club 90
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I'm not a fan of leeks, but I loved this pie! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Adegbite Alimah
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This pie was a hit with my family! They loved the creamy filling and the flaky crust.


abdul alamin
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This was the best cock-a-leekie pie I've ever had! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Matthew Denning
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This pie was amazing! I loved the combination of chicken and leeks, and the crust was perfect.


Safayet Hossain
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I've made this pie several times, and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mr Darshan
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This pie was delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Prince Rafi
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mursleen Khan
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This was my first time making cock-a-leekie pie, and it was a success! The pie was easy to assemble, and it baked up beautifully.


Amar Bari
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I'm not usually a fan of leek pie, but this one was delicious! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and juicy.


Kamil Ahmad
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This pie was easy to make, and it turned out perfectly! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


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