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    Home » Pies

    Chicken and Chorizo Pie

    Posted: Jun 27, 2021 · Updated: Aug 31, 2021 by Tonje

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    A plate of chicken and chorizo pie with peas and mashed potatoes on the side.

    This creamy chicken and chorizo pie with puff pastry is a delicious dinner pie that you can make in only 45 minutes. It's a fantastic entree for family dinners, and you can serve it with any of your favorite side dishes.

    A plate of chicken and chorizo pie, with the pie, mashed potatoes and peas in the background.
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    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • You might also like these recipes
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    A family pie is perfect comfort food for fall and winter. This is one of my favorite chicken recipes, at least as far as pie goes!

    I love making my chicken leek and chorizo pie for Sunday dinner, but it's quick enough to prepare for weeknight meals as well. Unlike many other recipes, my version uses no cream, and instead incorporates a lighter creme fraiche to achieve the perfect creamy texture.

    Why you'll love it

    • Easy family dinner pie
    • Packed with amazing flavor
    • Easy to customize
    • The whole family will love it
    • Make it in only 45 minutes

    Ingredients

    Chicken breasts: Use fresh chicken breasts, or boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer. If you want to use frozen chicken, you will have to defrost it first.

    Chorizo: Make sure to use uncooked chorizo, rather than cured chorizo. This is a well seasoned sausage which brings a lot of flavor to the pie.

    Seasoning: A combination of salt, freshly ground black pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika gives the pie a fantastic flavor.

    Onion, garlic, chili, sun dried tomatoes: Added for flavor.

    Chicken broth: This is the base of liquid in the sauce. You can use vegetable stock instead.

    All-purpose flour: Thickens the sauce.

    Leeks: Adds a lovely, buttery flavor which compliments the chicken well.

    Creme fraiche: Makes the sauce extra creamy. The lighter version also works great!

    Puff pastry: I use a ready rolled puff pastry sheet, but you can also make your own or roll out a block of puff pastry.

    The ingredients needed to make this recipe.

    Instructions

    You can find full instructions + ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this page

    One: Sauté diced onion and garlic in a frying pan with some olive oil until translucent.

    Two: Add seasoning and chili, and sauté for another minute.

    Three: Add all-purpose flour, and sauté for around 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth gradually, while stirring, until a paste forms. Then, add diced chicken breasts, sun dried tomatoes, sliced leeks, diced chorizo and creme fraiche. Stir to combine the ingredients evenly.

    Steps 1-3 to make this recipe.

    Four: Add the pie filling to a pie dish.

    Five: Add a sheet of ready rolled puff pastry on top, and trim the edges. I like to use a fork to press down and seal the edges of the pie. Cut a cross or hole in the middle of the pie. Optionally, brush a beaten egg on top to give the pie a nice color.

    Six: Bake at 400 F / 200 C for about 35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Leave the baked chicken pie to rest for a few minutes before you cut and serve it.

    Steps 4-6 to make this recipe.

    Top tips

    • The chicken breast should be added to the pie uncooked. It will cook while in the oven, and be tender and juicy.
    • Omit the chili if you prefer a mild, kid friendly version of the dish.
    • Make individual dinner pies by dividing the pie filling between multiple small pie dishes.
    • Defrost frozen chicken or frozen leek before use. If you add these ingredients to the pie while they are frozen, the sauce will contain way too much liquid.
    • Add a pie funnel to the middle of the pie if you have one. This will prevent the crust from cracking.

    Serving suggestions

    Chicken chorizo pie is best served as an entree for lunch or dinner. British dinner pies are typically served with mashed potatoes or french fries and peas, but I also love to pair it with any of these side dishes:

    • Healthy Mashed Potatoes
    • Belgian Mashed Potatoes
    • Parmentier Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
    • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    • Instant Pot Broccoli
    Creamy chicken pie with peas.

    Variations

    Adjust the spice: Omit the chili for a completely mild pie, or add extra chili if you want to make it quite spicy.

    Extra ingredients: Feel free to add extra diced vegetables if you like. Peppers, tomatoes, canned butter beans and butternut squash are all great additions.

    Leftovers

    You can store leftover chicken pie in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a microwave or oven before serving.

    The puff pastry crust has a small risk of becoming soft and soggy under storage, as it could soak up the liquid from the pie filling. It will still taste great and be perfectly fine to eat. You can store the pie in the pie dish to keep the pastry slightly lifted above the filling to prevent this.

    Pie with chicken and chorizo, with a serving placed onto a plate and a bowl of peas on the side.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which pastry is best for dinner pies?

    Puff pastry and shortcrust pastry are best for dinner pies. Puff pastry is best suited as a top pie crust, while shortcrust pastry is better for a bottom crust.

    What does a pie funnel do?

    A pie funnel can be placed in the middle of a pie. This allows steam to escape, which prevents the crust from cracking, and the pie filling from bubbling out.

    What do you serve with chicken and chorizo pie?

    Chicken and chorizo pie is best served with roasted or steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes and blanched garden peas.

    You might also like these recipes

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    • Butter Bean Stew with Chorizo
    • Chicken and Chorizo Risotto
    • Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

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    Recipe

    A plate of chicken chorizo pie.

    Chicken and Chorizo Pie

    This easy chicken and chorizo pie with puff pastry is made in only 45 minutes, making it the perfect choice for family dinners. Serve it with mashed potatoes and vegetables for a filling meal.
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 6
    Calories 480 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pie Dish
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound chicken breasts (2 large)
    • ½ pound chorizo
    • 1 sheet puff pastry
    • 2 leeks
    • ¾ cup chicken stock
    • 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
    • 1 chili
    • 1 onion
    • 3 sun dried tomatoes
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven to 400 F / 200 C.
    • Dice onion, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, chorizo, chicken and leeks. Make sure to cut the chicken against the grain.
    • Heat up olive oil in a frying pan or pot on medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes until translucent.
    • Add the black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning and paprika. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
    • Then, add the all-purpose flour. Stir to combine the ingredients, then gradually add the chicken stock while stirring. This will form a thick paste.
    • Add the diced chicken and chorizo, sliced leeks, creme fraiche and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, and stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
    • Transfer the pie filling to a pie dish.
    • Cover the pie dish with a sheet of rolled out puff pastry. Trim any excess from the edges of the dish. Use a fork to push down to seal the edges, and cut a small hole in the middle of the pastry.
    • Bake the pie in the middle of the oven for about 35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Then, remove it from the oven and leave the pie to rest for a few minutes before you slice and serve it.

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    Notes

    • Store leftovers in a refrigerator for up to 3 days, and reheat in a microwave or oven.
    • The chicken should still be raw when the pie goes into the oven. 
    • Omit the chili if you don't like spice.
    • You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
    • Make sure to use raw chorizo, rather than cured sausage.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 893mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chicken, chorizo, creme fraiche, dinner pie recipe, easy, pie, puff pastry
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