Easy Chicken & Leek Pie (£5 Cheap UK Comfort Food Recipe)

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Easy Chicken and Leek Pie Recipe UK


This easy chicken and leek pie is one of the most loved comfort food recipes in the UK. Creamy chicken, soft leeks, rich homemade sauce, and golden flaky pastry make this perfect for cold evenings or family dinners.

It costs around £5 to make using UK supermarket ingredients, which is far cheaper than takeaway or shop-bought pies.

I made this in a real UK kitchen using a standard fan oven — and honestly, it tastes better than many pub pies.

Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Serves:
4 people
Budget:
Around £5

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 300ml milk
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 sheet ready-made puff pastry
  • Optional: thyme or parsley

🍳 How To Cook – Step by Step

Step 1 – Cook the Chicken

Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a little oil.

Add diced chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden and mostly cooked through.

Remove and set aside.

Step 2 – Cook the Leek & Onion

In the same pan, add sliced leek and chopped onion.

Cook for 5 minutes until soft and slightly sweet.


Step 3 – Make the Creamy Sauce

Add butter into the pan. Once melted, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly pour in milk bit by bit, stirring constantly until smooth.

Season with salt and pepper.

Return chicken to the pan and mix everything together.

Cook for 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.

Step 4 – Assemble the Pie

Pour filling into an oven dish.

Lay puff pastry over the top.

Trim edges and press lightly around the rim.

Cut 2 small slits in the centre for steam.

Optional: brush with egg wash for golden colour.


Step 5 – Oven Bake

Bake at 200°C fan / 220°C standard oven for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Leave for 5 minutes before serving.


⚠️ Mistake To Avoid

Do not add milk too quickly. Slow pouring while stirring prevents a lumpy sauce.

💡 Pro Tip

Use leftover roast chicken for even better flavour and faster prep.

🍽️ What To Serve With It

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Garden peas
  • Roasted carrots
  • Gravy

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