Creamy Chicken and Pea Puff Pastry Pies
After a long day, nothing beats a comforting yet easy-to-make meal. These individual Chicken and Pea Puff Pastry Pies are the perfect solution! Using tender chicken breast fillets, sweet peas, and leeks all enveloped in a rich and creamy béchamel sauce, they are comforting, filling, and utterly delicious. Wrapped in a flaky puff pastry shell, these pies make for an impressive presentation while being incredibly simple to prepare. You can whip them up in no time, whether you're feeding the family or hosting a gathering. Bake up a batch tonight, and enjoy the delightful aromas wafting through your kitchen while indulging in every flaky, savory bite!
6
Servings
300
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
60 ml (Melted)
Chicken Breast Fillets
2 (Trimmed and chopped)
Leek
1 (Thinly sliced and sautéed)
Frozen Peas
2 cups (Defrosted)
Ready-made Béchamel Sauce
1.5 cups (Prepared)
Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets
4 (Defrosted)
Shaved Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup (For topping)
Ground Pepper
2 teaspoons (To taste)
Salt
1 teaspoon (To taste)
Milk
1/2 cup (For glazing and sealing)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390°F).
2
Remove the puff pastry sheets from the freezer and let them defrost at room temperature.
3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium to high heat.
4
Add the chicken breast fillets to the pan and sear them for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
5
Carefully flip the fillets, cover the pan, and lower the heat. Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
6
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and chop it into small bite-sized pieces. Allow it to cool slightly.
7
Meanwhile, in the same skillet, add the sliced leeks and sauté until they are soft.
8
In six individual pie dishes, line the bottoms and sides with the defrosted puff pastry sheets.
9
Evenly distribute the chopped chicken, sautéed leeks, and defrosted peas among the pastry-lined dishes.
10
Pour the béchamel sauce over the filling, ensuring to cover it evenly.
11
Sprinkle shaved parmesan cheese atop each pie filling, followed by a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
12
Brush milk along the edges of the pastry to help seal the pies.
13
Place a circle of puff pastry over each filled pie, pressing the edges to seal. Cut a 1/2-inch vent in the center of each top crust.
14
Brush the top of each pie with milk for a beautiful golden glaze.
15
You can either freeze the prepared pies for later use or place them in the preheated oven.
16
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
17
Serve piping hot, accompanied by foil-wrapped baked potatoes and a fresh salad if you're feeling up to it. Enjoy every comforting bite!
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
27g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Creamy Chicken and Pea Puff Pastry Pies?
These are individual savory pies made with tender chicken breast, sweet peas, and leeks in a creamy béchamel sauce, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry shell.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to make 6 individual servings.
What oven temperature is required?
You should preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
How do I prepare the puff pastry sheets?
Remove the puff pastry sheets from the freezer and let them defrost at room temperature before use.
What is the first step in cooking the chicken?
Melt 60 ml of butter in a large skillet over medium to high heat and sear the chicken breast fillets for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
How long does the chicken need to cook in total?
After searing for 3 to 5 minutes, flip the fillets, cover the pan, and lower the heat for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
How should the chicken be prepared for the pie filling?
The cooked chicken should be transferred to a cutting board and chopped into small bite-sized pieces.
Which vegetable is sautéed in the skillet?
The sliced leeks should be sautéed in the same skillet used for the chicken until they are soft.
How do I line the pie dishes?
Line the bottoms and sides of six individual pie dishes with the defrosted puff pastry sheets.
What are the main ingredients for the pie filling?
The filling consists of chopped chicken, sautéed leeks, defrosted peas, and béchamel sauce.
How many cups of frozen peas are needed?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of frozen peas, which should be defrosted.
What kind of sauce is used in this recipe?
A ready-made béchamel sauce is used to create the creamy filling.
How much béchamel sauce is required?
You will need 1.5 cups of prepared béchamel sauce.
What type of cheese is used as a topping?
Shaved parmesan cheese is sprinkled atop each pie filling before sealing.
How much parmesan cheese is used?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of shaved parmesan cheese.
How do you season the pies?
Add a dash of salt and about 2 teaspoons of ground pepper to taste.
What is used to seal the puff pastry edges?
Brush milk along the edges of the pastry to help seal the pies.
How do I prepare the top crust?
Place a circle of puff pastry over each filled dish, press the edges to seal, and cut a 1/2-inch vent in the center.
How do I get a golden glaze on the pies?
Brush the top of each pie with milk before placing them in the oven.
How long should the pies bake?
Bake the pies for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Can these pies be made in advance?
Yes, you can freeze the prepared pies for later use before the baking step.
What are the suggested side dishes?
Serve the pies with foil-wrapped baked potatoes and a fresh salad.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 300 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 15 grams of fat per serving.
How much protein is in each pie?
Each pie provides 16 grams of protein.
What is the carbohydrate count per serving?
There are 27 grams of carbohydrates in each serving.
How many puff pastry sheets are needed?
The recipe requires 4 frozen puff pastry sheets.
How much milk is used in the recipe?
You will need 1/2 cup of milk for glazing and sealing.
What is the preparation for the leek?
The leek should be thinly sliced and sautéed until soft.
How many chicken breast fillets are required?
The recipe uses 2 trimmed and chopped chicken breast fillets.