Chicken and Leek Pie
Chicken and leek pie is a comforting main course featuring tender chicken breasts, sweet leeks and a creamy stock-based sauce, all prepared in the Thermomix TM7. The machine chops the aromatics, cooks the filling hands-free and delivers a silky sauce, while you simply assemble and bake until golden. A classic family favourite made easy.
About this recipe
Chicken and leek pie Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate comforting recipe for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed Sunday lunch with the family. This British-inspired classic pairs tender chicken breasts with sweet, silky leeks in a creamy sauce infused with fresh thyme, bay leaf and a hint of garlic, all tucked beneath a golden, flaky pastry lid. Searching for chicken and leek pie recipes that actually deliver a velvety filling without lumps? The all-in-one kitchen machine chops the onions and garlic in seconds, then cooks and stirs the sauce automatically so it never catches on the bottom of the pan. The leeks turn meltingly soft while the chicken stays succulent, and the built-in scale means you add stock and flour to the gram for a filling that sets just right. Serve it steaming from the oven with buttered greens or a simple side of crusty bread for a dinner that tastes like hours of effort.
Preparation tips
- Slice the leeks carefully and rinse them in a colander to remove any grit trapped between the layers, then drain well before adding them to the mixing bowl so the sauce doesn't become watery.
- Let the filling cool slightly before assembly: a warm filling spreads more easily over the pastry base and helps the puff pastry rise evenly without sagging in the middle during baking.
- For a family-friendly version, swap the chicken breasts for leftover roast chicken and cut the leeks into smaller rings; children often prefer milder pieces, and it reduces the overall preparation considerably.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by replacing the butter and cream with lactose-free alternatives and using a dairy-free puff pastry; the leeks and thyme still give the filling plenty of depth and savoury character.
- For a festive winter variation, add diced ham, a handful of frozen peas and a grating of nutmeg to the chicken and leek filling, then top the pie with a lattice of pastry strips for an impressive Christmas table centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision chopping - The Thermomix chops onions and the garlic clove uniformly in seconds, releasing flavour without tears. [Chopping]. [Precision Control]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the chicken stock and flour directly in the mixing bowl of the TM7 for a lump-free silky sauce. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Temperature control - The Thermomix heats the creamy leek sauce gently, preventing the milk from scorching on the base. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free stirring - The TM7 stirs the chicken filling automatically while you line the tin with pastry. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix keeps the chicken breasts succulent before they finish in the pie. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- chicken stock
- onions
- fine sea salt
- black peppercorns
- garlic clove
- fresh thyme
- bay leaf
- chicken breasts
- leeks
- carrots