About
These delicious mini pot pies are deeply rich and filling. Encased in a rich and creamy gravy, the pies are topped with a crunchy cashew crumb with a hint of cheese.
The recipe has been portioned into 4 individual ramekins for serving, however you could make this as one whole pie to share.
These pies are perfect served with a simple side salad or steamed broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 pound diced chicken breast fillet by tesco
- 4 medium slice (yield after cooking) bacon
- 2 tsp, leaves spices thyme dried
- 1 cup whole button mushrooms by spartan
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 ¼ cup grated cheese
- 1 cup vegetable stock pot by knorr
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 tablespoon onions
- ½ cup single cream by elmlea
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 0.2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 ¼ ounce cashews by kirkland
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the cashews to a bowl of water to soak while you make the filling.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan over a medium/high heat and add the chicken to cook all the way through.
- Slice the bacon into strips and finely dice the onions. Add to the pan with the chicken and fry until the bacon is cooked and the onions are tender – about 4 minutes.
- Quarter the mushrooms and mince the garlic. Add to the pan with the chicken and bacon and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Season and add 1 teaspoon of the thyme, stirring to combine.
- Add the stock to the pan with the mustard and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cream and simmer for 7-10 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.
- While the sauce is reducing, drain the cashews and add to a food processor with 3/4 of a cup of grated cheddar, 1 teaspoon of butter and the remaining thyme. Season well and pulse to form a crumb.
- Add the remaining grated cheese to the sauce and stir well to combine until melted.
- Divide the pie filling evenly between 4 individual ramekins.
- Top each pie with the cheesy cashew crumb .
- Place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes or until completely cooked through, the sauce is bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 654.6kcal (per serving)
- Fat: 40.6g (per serving)
- Carbs: 12.4g (per serving)
- Protein: 62.2g (per serving)