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Print recipe Cheating Chicken and Leek Pie from yeahinaminute |
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Ingredients4 chicken thighs / 3 chicken breasts ( diced)1 large onion 2 leeks potatoes herbs ( of your choice) I x can of leek and potato soup little bit of stock (if necessary) grated cheese White wine (optional) |
Handy HintYou can make extra of the chicken / leek concoction than needed and freeze it for another day. |
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MethodSoften the leeks and the onion in a little olive oil.Add the chicken and brown through. Add the CHEAT .... a can of Leek and potato soup, and a hint of white wine ( reserving the rest for later) Adjust the seasoning by adding herbs, salt and pepper. Let this cook together for a while adding veg or chicken stock as necessary. Meanwhile peel and thickly slice enough potatoes and par boil ( about 8 minutes) transfer the chicken / leek concoction to a deep baking dish and top with a generous layer of the potatoes finishing with a good dollop of the grated cheese. Pop in the middle shelf of a moderate oven ( as opposed to a rampaging one !) gas mark 5 / 160 for about 15 - 20 mins Throw children in front of unsuitable TV programme Finish contents of wine bottle | |||||||||||||||||||
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