Nigella Lawson has shared a 'comforting' chicken pie recipe that simplifies the classic dish by using shop-bought puff pastry and cooking the filling in one pan. The recipe is designed to be quick and easy, perfect for a winter evening meal.
Writing on her website, Lawson explains: 'Making and rolling out your own pastry is not necessarily the speediest option, so I use bought, all-butter, ready-rolled puff pastry and feel perfectly fine about it.' She also browns the chicken and makes the sauce in the same frying pan to minimise washing up.
Fans have praised the recipe for its simplicity and flavour. One commented: 'Love it! It's perfect for an easy supper. And I like the mushrooms with the chicken and the creamy stock.' Another said: 'Pure comfort food. Great recipe. I suspect the filling will be good with rice or pasta as well.'
To make the pie, heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Cook bacon in a large frying pan until crispy, then add sliced mushrooms. Toss chicken pieces in flour and thyme, then add to the pan with butter. Cook until golden, then pour in chicken stock and marsala, simmering for five minutes until thickened. Line a pie dish with pastry, add the filling, cover with a pastry lid, and bake for 20 minutes until golden and puffed.
The recipe can be adapted for individual pies using a muffin tin, or a single large pie for two people. It serves two and takes about half an hour to prepare and cook.
