Description: Irish Chicken and Mushroom Pie is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chunks of chicken and earthy mushrooms in a rich and creamy sauce. Encased in a flaky pastry crust, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serving size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 200g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 250ml (1 cup) chicken broth
- 125ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until it’s no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat them evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
- Gradually add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add chopped parsley. Stir everything together and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Transfer the chicken and mushroom mixture into a pie dish.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and place it over the pie dish, trimming any excess pastry. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve hot, and enjoy your delicious Irish Chicken and Mushroom Pie!
This savory pie is perfect for a comforting dinner, and the creamy filling combined with the flaky pastry will leave your taste buds singing.