Not many people know this but when I was in high school, I spent three months studying abroad in Wales. This Chicken, Leek, Caerphilly Cheese and Prune Pie is a dish that I ate while I was there and never forgot. It uses Caerphilly cheese which is a hard, crumbly white cheese. If you can’t find Caerphilly, you can substitute it with a strong crumbly cheddar.
Start by sautéing onions and garlic in a skillet. Add chicken and sear for 5 minutes until cooked on the outside. Make the sauce by stirring in flour and leeks. Pour in white wine and chicken stock, then add double cream and mustard. Stir well as you add prunes, cheese, and herbs. Place the pie filling in a pie dish and top with a pastry lid. Bake for 25 minutes.
To make Chicken, Leek, Caerphilly Cheese and Prune Pie, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Sauté a chopped onion and 3 chopped cloves of garlic for about 10 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the cubed chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is sealed.
Add the 7 ounces of chopped leeks and 2 tablespoons of flour. Stir until fully combined. Pour in 150ml of white wine and 450ml of chicken stock. Stir slowly until the sauce has thickened.
Add 200ml of double cream and 2 teaspoons of English mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in 3 ½ ounces of prunes, 5 ½ ounces of Caerphilly cheese and herbs.
Transfer the chicken and prune pie filling to a medium sized pie dish.
Mix an egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of cream. Brush around the edges of the pie dish. Cover with a sheet of ready rolled puff pastry. Cut around the sides of the pastry with a knife and brush the lid of the pie with the remaining egg mixture. Using a fork, make some small holes in the pastry lid to ensure the steam can escape.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
Serve this delicious pie with mashed potato or steamed vegetables.
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Loved this pie, brought back my Wales memories. So easy!
I am so excited about this Chicken, Leek, and Caerphilly Cheese Pie. It brought back memories of my time in Wales during high school. The flavors are amazing! The only thing I changed was using cheddar, and it turned out great. Can't wait to make this again for the family.
Excellent!
Simply superb dish!
Superb comfort food!
I tried this Chicken, Leek and Caerphilly Cheese Pie recipe and it brought back memories of my time in Wales. It's so simple to make and tastes incredible! My kids loved it too.
Superb!
Delicioso y fácil.
This pie reminds me of my Wales trip. So easy and tasty, just like I remember.
Exceptional pie recipe! It took me back to my school days in Wales. The Caerphilly cheese adds a delightful twist. Family loved it!
This Chicken, Leek and Caerphilly Cheese Pie transported me back to my study abroad days in Wales! The flavors combined so well, and the cheese added a delightful creaminess. It was easier to make than I expected, and my husband loved it. Definitely a new favorite in our house!
Delicious flavors unite. Reminds me of my days in Wales. The cheeses and chicken make this pie so comforting and perfect for family dinners.
Superb! This pie brings back warm memories of my time in Wales. The flavors of chicken and Caerphilly cheese are amazing! So easy to make - my kids loved it too! Definitely a new family favorite!
Oh my days, this pie took me back to Wales! Bliss!
So yummy, tasted just like Wales
