Name: Chicken and leek crumble pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 225g (8oz) diced chicken breast; 200ml (7fl oz) semi-skimmed milk; 1 bay leaf; ½ tsp reduced-salt stock powder; 1 tbsp reduced fat spread; 55g (2oz) shallot or onion finely chopped; 55g (2oz) leek diced 1 tbsp plain flour; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 25g (1oz) reduced-fat mature cheddar cheese finely grated; 2 tbsp rolled oats

Meal type: Main meal

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

1. Put the chicken pieces in a small saucepan and pour over the milk. Add the bay leaf and stock powder. Bring to the boil, then simmer very gently for 10–15 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Drain the chicken, discard the bay leaf and reserve the cooking liquid.

2. Melt the spread in a small saucepan and stir in the shallot and leeks. Cook, stirring, over a low heat until the shallot is soft and golden. Stir in the flour. Slowly stir in the reserved cooking liquid and simmer until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the parsley and cooked chicken pieces. Leave to cool.

3. Spoon the chicken mixture into four individual pie dishes.

4. Rub together the cheese and the oats. Sprinkle over the chicken mixture and chill until ready to use.

5. Heat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Reheat the pies for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and piping hot.

Cook’s tip

The pies can be covered and chilled for two days before re-heating. Alternatively, freeze them for up to one month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before re-heating.

Energy 823kJ 196kcal 10%

Carbs 15g -

Fat 6.4g Medium 9%

Saturates 2.1g Low 11%

Sugar 3.4g Low 4%

Salt 0.42g Low 7%

% = an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

225g (8oz) diced chicken breast

200ml (7fl oz) semi-skimmed milk

1 bay leaf

½ tsp reduced-salt stock powder

1 tbsp reduced fat spread

55g (2oz) shallot or onion, finely chopped

55g (2oz) leek, diced 1 tbsp plain flour

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

25g (1oz) reduced-fat mature cheddar cheese, finely grated

2 tbsp rolled oats

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