Filo chicken pie
This filo chicken pie is a comforting main course filled with tender chicken thighs, button mushrooms, carrot and cream, all wrapped in crisp, golden filo pastry. The Thermomix chops the vegetables, cooks the creamy filling and weighs every ingredient precisely, giving you a bistro-style pie with minimal effort and washing up.
About this recipe
Filo chicken pie Thermomix TM7 recipes bring together everything we love about comfort food: juicy chicken thighs, earthy button mushrooms and a velvety cream sauce, all encased in delicate, golden filo pastry. If you have been searching for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a French bistro treat, this all-in-one kitchen machine recipe delivers exactly that. The TM7 takes care of the laborious parts — the onion, garlic and carrot are chopped in seconds, the chicken stock paste and pouring cream are weighed directly into the bowl, and the filling simmers hands-free while you layer the filo sheets with olive oil. The result is a pie with a crisp, flaky top and a rich, thick filling that holds its shape when sliced. It is the kind of main course that works equally well for a relaxed family supper or a festive weekend gathering with friends.
Preparation tips
- Brush each filo pastry sheet lightly with extra virgin olive oil rather than butter for a lighter result, and layer them at alternating angles so the finished pie develops a beautiful rustic crown that stays crisp under the filling.
- Cook the filling until it is visibly thickened before assembling; a runny cream and mushroom mixture will soak through the filo and soften the pastry base, undoing all your careful layering work.
- Leftover pie keeps well covered in the fridge and reheats beautifully in a hot oven for a few minutes; avoid the microwave, as it makes the filo soggy. A fresh thyme sprig on top adds a lovely bistro touch.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the chicken thighs with chunky portobello mushrooms and extra carrot, using vegetable stock paste instead of chicken stock paste — the cream sauce and filo topping work exactly the same way.
- For a festive twist, add crispy bacon lardons and a handful of frozen peas to the filling, or swap the pouring cream for crème fraîche and tarragon to give the chicken and mushroom mixture a French bistro character.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Time savings - The Thermomix chops the onion, garlic and carrot in seconds, skipping the tedious knife work. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Weighing accuracy - Weigh the pouring cream and flour directly in the TM7 bowl for a sauce without lumps. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free cooking - The Thermomix heats and stirs the chicken and mushroom filling automatically until thick and creamy. [Heating]. [Hands-Free]
- Multi-functionality - One TM7 bowl grates the carrot, cooks the filling and prepares the sauce in a single workflow. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the TM7 guides you step by step to a golden filo chicken pie. [Mixing]. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- onion
- garlic clove
- carrot
- extra virgin olive oil
- chicken thighs
- pouring (whipping) cream
- plain flour
- Chicken stock paste
- button mushrooms
- ground black pepper