Name: Chicken & mushroom spud pies Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500g chicken breast, diced; 200g mushrooms, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tsp thyme; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups mashed potatoes; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 sheet of puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Chicken & mushroom spud pies Recipe

Erika Sarver Modified: July 16, 2024

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How To Make Chicken & mushroom spud pies

Chicken and mushrooms. Need we say more? Two protein-packed ingredients coming together for a tasty dish. What’s not to love? Plus, there are actually plenty of healthy chicken and mushroom recipes to try if you’re up to it. For starters, there’s the chicken marsala, stroganoff, risotto, lasagna, casserole, and so much more! From one pot to slow-cooked dishes, you’ll find them all below.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g chicken breast, diced
200g mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups mashed potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 sheet of puff pastry
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
Add the sliced mushrooms and thyme to the pan, and cook until mushrooms are tender.
Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide the mashed potatoes among 4 individual ovenproof dishes.
Spoon the chicken and mushroom mixture over the mashed potatoes.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 4 squares.
Place a square of pastry over each dish, pressing the edges to seal.
Brush the pastry with beaten egg to give it a glossy finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy!