Marry Me Chicken Pie

This Marry Me Chicken Pie is one of those dinners that feels comforting and a bit special, without being complicated.

It's creamy, rich and full of flavour, with tender chicken in a sun-dried tomato sauce and a crisp puff pastry topping. Ideal for a family dinner, but nice enough to serve if you've got people round too.

This is a recipe I come back to when I want something cosy &  comforting but still fairly easy. 

It comprises all the flavours of the viral marry me chicken, but in a pie!! What could be better?!?

The name came from the idea that it tastes so good, that if you cook it for someone they will want to marry you! So why not make it' this Valentines day?

The sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan give the sauce plenty of flavour and a handful of spinach stirred in at the end works really well if you want to add some greens.

If creamy pies are your thing, you might also like my creamy chicken and bacon pie or my leftover turkey & ham pie. 

This one's ideal for one-pan cooking too - the sauce does all the work, and the pastry just needs laying on top and baking until golden.

🥘 Ingredients You Will Need

Here is a brief overview of the ingredients you will need to make this marry me chicken pie. To find out how to make it allergy-friendly, simply scroll down to the section below this one.

• Plain flour -This helps thicken the sauce.
• Chicken - You can use chicken breasts, thighs, or a mix of both. Thighs stay a bit juicier, but breasts work perfectly well, too.
• Garlic cloves -  Fresh garlic gives the best flavour here, but you can use a paste too.
• Sun-dried tomatoes - These add loads of flavour. You can use the ones in oil and add a spoon of the oil to the pan if you like for extra richness!
• Double cream - This makes the sauce rich and creamy.
• Parmesan - Adds saltiness and depth to the sauce.
• Herbs & Spices - I've used a mixture of paprika, oregano & thyme.
• Chicken stock - Helps loosen the sauce and balances the richness.
• Tomato purée - Just enough to deepen the flavour and colour.
• Spinach - A good handful (optional). It wilts straight into the sauce and is an easy way to add some greens.
• Puff pastry - Use ready-rolled for ease.
• Egg -  For brushing the pastry to make it nice and golden brown.

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✏️ How to Make Marry Me Chicken Pie

⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️

Step 1:
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken and paprika, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 2:
In the same pan, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for a minute.

Step 3:
Add the flour and stir well to form a paste. Gradually pour in the chicken stock, stirring as you go until smooth.

Step 4:
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the double cream, parmesan, oregano and thyme.

Step 5:
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy. Stir through the spinach if using.

Step 6:
Spoon the filling into a pie dish and leave it to cool slightly.

Step 7:
Lay the puff pastry over the top, trim the edges and cut a small slit in the centre. Brush with beaten egg. You can use the leftover pastry to cut out heart shapes and lay these on top.

Step 8:
Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.

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