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French Chicken And Mushroom Pie

Deliciously Cozy French Chicken and Mushroom Pie Recipe

This French Chicken And Mushroom Pie combines tender chicken, savory bacon, and earthy mushrooms in a flaky pastry for the ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-1.5 inch cubes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with oil
  • 6 slices Bacon Regular salted bacon
  • 2 cups Mushrooms Use cremini or other seasonal varieties
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Plain/All-Purpose Flour Adjust for desired thickness
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium is best
  • 1 cup Milk 2% milk recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Reduce if milder taste preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be substituted
Pie Assembly Ingredients
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 Egg Yolk For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Milk For egg wash

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken; cut into cubes, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and cook bacon until crispy, then set aside on paper towels.
  3. Sauté the seasoned chicken in the bacon fat over medium-high heat until golden and nearly cooked through, then remove from skillet.
  4. Sauté mushrooms in remaining butter until browned and moisture evaporates; set aside.
  5. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until onion is translucent; then add flour and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Gradually mix in chicken stock, stirring until thick; then add milk, Dijon mustard, and thyme.
  7. Combine chicken, bacon, and mushrooms with the creamy filling until evenly coated.
  8. Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C).
  9. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry, line a pie dish, pour in the filling, and cover with a second pastry sheet; seal edges and brush with egg wash.
  10. Bake at 410°F (210°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (180°C) and bake for another 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be adapted to use leftover chicken or turkey by adjusting the seasoning accordingly.

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