If you’ve never attempted a pie before, this is your sign. No tricky sauce, quick mix, golden puff pastry. Ultimate comfort food incoming. This pie is a bit different. It’s a sort of ‘instant’ recipe not usually found in pie-making methods. Everything is thrown in together, baked for a while, then a (very) quick sauce and crust topping are added and it’s back in the oven to take care of itself. Is the sauce as good as a regular white or béchamel sauce you might find in a full method pie? Honestly, maybe not, BUT it is still totally delicious. It might not be quite as thick, but this recipe is all about taking the easy option for a midweek win. Let’s say… a 10% hit on quality but 100% easier to make! I’m saying worth it – let me know what you think!
Why you’ll love this homemade Chicken and Ham Pie recipe
⭐️ Unbelievably easy!
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⭐️ No faff or complicated ingredients ⭐️ Hearty, comforting and delicious To make this dish, all you have to do is bake the filling ingredients together (even the chicken), then add the instant, uncooked ‘sauce’ and ready-made pastry top. The one thing I’d say this recipe isn’t ideal for is batch cooking or making in advance for the freezer, as uncooked dairy doesn’t freeze very well. If you’re wanting to do a prep-ahead pie, try making my Easy Chicken Pie recipe instead, as this is more suited to freezing.
Chicken and Ham Pie Ingredients Notes
Chicken breast – You’ll need about 4, chopped into bitesized pieces Onion and garlic – You can use fresh or frozen for this Broccoli – These will need to be very small florets Oil – I use sunflower but anything other than extra virgin is OK Cornflour – This is for thickening up the sauce a little Chicken stock – Made with a cube is absolutely fine, your choice Ham – Go for nice chunky cooked ham, or use a ham you’ve cooked yourself Puff pastry sheet – Ready bought is great for this recipe Egg – For brushing over your crust to make it golden and crispy
Filling Substitutions
Leeks – You could try adding leeks when you add the broccoli and ham for extra flavour Peas – You could use these instead of broccoli if you prefer
Can you reheat Chicken and Ham Pie? Yes. Reheat fully in the microwave or oven before serving. Can you freeze Chicken and Ham Pie? Honestly, this recipe doesn’t freeze particularly well. You can freeze cooked leftovers rather than waste them (I would!) but the pastry will be a little soggy and less than perfect when it’s reheated. A quick leftovers lunch rather than an impressive family dinner when reheated I guess? We make a cornflour paste first as this is the only way to avoid lumps when using cornflour. It takes hardly any time so don’t skip it! Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
