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Jamie Oliver Chicken Pot Pie

Jamie Oliver Chicken Pot Pie
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Jamie Oliver’s Chicken Pot Pie is a creamy, hearty poultry and vegetable pie topped with puff pastry and baked until golden. It blends traditional British comfort cooking with Jamie’s simple techniques for big flavour in less time. The dish uses classic ingredients, intuitive methods, and a rustic presentation that fits casual meals or comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

    • 500g cooked or raw chicken breast/thighs, diced

    • 1 large onion, chopped

    • 2 carrots, diced into small cubes

    • 1–2 sticks of celery, sliced thinly

    • 150g mushrooms, sliced

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 1 tbsp butter

    • 2 tbsp plain flour

    • 350ml chicken stock

    • 150ml cream or milk

    • 1 tsp dried thyme or mixed herbs

    • Salt and black pepper, to taste

    • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped

For the Topping

    • 1 sheet puff pastry

    • 1 beaten egg (for brushing)

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables

Heat oil and butter in a large pan until melted and sizzling. Add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, cooking them slowly until they soften and release their aroma. This base creates the foundation of the pie’s flavour.

Step 2: Add the Chicken

Add diced chicken to the pan. If using raw chicken, cook until lightly golden and sealed. If using cooked chicken, stir it through just long enough to warm, ensuring the meat stays tender.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for a minute to remove the raw taste. Gradually pour in the chicken stock and cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens into a smooth, velvety consistency.

Step 4: Season and Add Herbs

Season generously with salt, pepper, and thyme. Add fresh parsley for brightness. Taste and adjust seasoning so the filling is perfectly balanced before baking.

Step 5: Add Filling to a Baking Dish

Pour the thick, creamy filling into a deep pie dish and spread it evenly. This ensures the pastry sits flat and bakes evenly on top.

Step 6: Add Puff Pastry Topping

Place the puff pastry sheet over the dish, trimming the edges and pressing lightly to seal. Cut a small slit in the top to release steam, then brush with beaten egg for a glossy golden finish.

Step 7: Bake Until Golden

Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is puffed, crisp, and deeply golden, with bubbles of creamy sauce rising inside.

Step 8: Rest and Serve

Let the pie rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to settle. This makes serving neater and enhances the flavour and texture.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chicken-pot-pie/