Name: Mary Berry Chicken And Ham Pie Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Chicken breasts or thighs – 600 g, cooked and diced; Cooked ham – 200 g, diced; Leeks – 2 medium, sliced; Butter – 50 g; Plain flour – 50 g; Chicken stock – 500 ml; Milk – 150 ml; Double cream – 100 ml; Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon; Salt and black pepper – to taste; Fresh parsley – chopped; Ready-rolled puff pastry – 1 sheet; Egg – 1, beaten (for glazing)

Mary Berry Chicken And Ham Pie Recipe

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Mary Berry’s chicken and ham pie is a traditional British pie made with cooked chicken, ham, leeks, and a creamy white sauce, all topped with pastry and baked until golden. Inspired by Mary Berry’s practical cooking style, the recipe focuses on balance, clear flavours, and a filling that stays creamy rather than dry.

Author: Ekani Ella
Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 45
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

Chicken breasts or thighs – 600 g, cooked and diced
Cooked ham – 200 g, diced
Leeks – 2 medium, sliced
Butter – 50 g
Plain flour – 50 g
Chicken stock – 500 ml
Milk – 150 ml
Double cream – 100 ml
Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon
Salt and black pepper – to taste
Fresh parsley – chopped
Ready-rolled puff pastry – 1 sheet
Egg – 1, beaten (for glazing)

Instructions

Soften the leeks – Melt butter and cook the leeks gently until soft.
Make the roux – Stir in flour and cook briefly.
Add liquids slowly – Gradually whisk in stock and milk until smooth.
Finish the sauce – Stir in cream and mustard, seasoning to taste.
Add fillings – Fold in chicken, ham, and parsley.
Cool slightly – Helps prevent soggy pastry.
Assemble the pie – Spoon filling into dish and top with pastry.
Seal and glaze – Trim edges, seal, and brush with egg.
Bake until golden – Cook until pastry is crisp and risen.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-chicken-and-ham-pie/