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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Main Course

    Updated: Jan 16, 2024 · Published: Sep 16, 2020 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Chicken Pasty Pie

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    While living in the UK, we passed many a food stand serving hot pasties: a hand-pie filled with meat like beef or chicken, root vegetables and basic seasonings. They are a delicious, savory pastry that I have not been able to get out of my head since. So, I set out to make these hand-held pastries into a full pie that is easy to make and feeds the whole family.

    This chicken pasty pie recipe takes a classic British dish and turns it into a home-cooked meal that you'll want to devour as soon as it's out of the oven. Your kitchen will be filled with the aromas of hot cooked pastry, sizzling chicken breast, and scrumptious vegetables. It's hot and delicious, much like my British toad in the hole recipe.

    Chicken pasty pie slice on clear glass plate with a fork.

    This recipe has the taste of a pasty, but in full pie form it's simple enough that anyone can make it at home. Turn those chicken breasts you've got sitting around in the freezer into a delicious dinner.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make it
    • Tips & Tweaks
    • Storage & Reheating
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    Ingredients

    This recipe is the perfect way to make use of the old ingredients you've got lying around in your fridge. Have some chicken breasts left over from the roast chicken you made recently? How about a few vegetables that need to be used up? Grab a couple of pie crusts from the store and throw together some simple ingredients to make a hearty, filling dish.

    • butter
    • chicken breast - cubed
    • onion - yellow or white work in this recipe
    • potatoes - peeled and diced
    • small carrots - diced
    • salt and pepper - to taste
    • 2 unbaked pie crusts - one for the bottom and one for the top
    Chicken pasty pie in pie dish and on clear glass plates on brown wooden background.

    How to Make it

    Here is a summary of how to make this chicken pasty pie in 5 simple steps.

    1. Cook the filling. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the chicken, onion, potatoes, carrots, and some salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
    2. Cool. Let the filling cool for about 30 minutes. Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Preheat oven to 425°F and position the rack on the bottom.
    3. Assemble the pie. Place 1 unbaked pie crust into a 9” pie plate. Add the cooled pasty filling. Cover with the 2nd unbaked pie crust and seal the edges. Cut a few slits into the top of the pie crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
    4. Bake. Place the pie plate on a metal baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven on the bottom rack for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden.
    5. Serve. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
    Chicken pasty pie slice on clear glass plate with a fork.

    Tips & Tweaks

    • Traditionally, Cornish pasties are made with beef, so you could sub that meat in if you prefer it to chicken!
    • When you take this pie out of the oven, you'll want to tear into it right away. But make sure you give it time to cool down so you don't burn your mouth on the sizzling hot meat and vegetables.
    • This recipe recommends using unbaked pie crusts, but for an extra homemade touch, you can make your own pie crusts using your favorite recipe.
    • This dish tastes best in the autumn and winter months, when the air is cold and crisp, but you can also serve it in the summertime for a hearty family dinner.
    • Throw in some cold drinks and a light dessert and you're ready to go!

    Storage & Reheating

    • Fridge: Cover the pie and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months (up to 3 for best results).
    • Reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
    Chicken pasty pie in pie dish and on clear glass plates on brown wooden background.

    Did you enjoy this chicken pasty pie? How does it compare to the traditional hand-held version? Let me know in the comments and please share the recipe!

    Hungry for more? Try our Electric Skillet Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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    Chicken pasty pie slice on clear glass plate with a fork.

    Chicken Pasty Pie Recipe

    Joss Dyckson
    Hot and delicious, this chicken pasty pie recipe takes a classic British dish and turns it into a home-cooked meal that you'll want to devour as soon as it's out of the oven.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British
    Servings 8
    Calories 321 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 pound chicken breast - cubed (about 3 chicken breasts)
    • 1 yellow onion - chopped
    • 2 potatoes - peeled and diced
    • 2 small carrots - diced
    • 2 unbaked pie crusts
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet.
    • Add the chicken, onion, potatoes, carrots, and some salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
    • Let the filling cool for about 30 minutes. Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
    • Preheat oven to 425°F and position the rack on the bottom.
    • Place 1 unbaked pie crust into a 9” pie plate. Add the cooled pasty filling. Cover with the 2nd unbaked pie crust and seal the edges. Cut a few slits into the top of the pie crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
    • Place the pie plate on a metal baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven on the bottom rack for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden.
    • Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

    Equipment

    • Pie plate

    Notes

    • Meat options: Traditionally, Cornish pasties are made with beef, so you could sub that meat in if you prefer it to chicken!
    • To store and reheat:
      • Fridge: Cover the pie and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
      • Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months (up to 3 for best results).
      • Reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2742IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Arpita says

      September 16, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      So lovely your recipe Chicken Pasty Pie. The picture you share really mouth watering. I must try this.

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      • Joss D says

        September 16, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you! It is a very tasty recipe.

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