Chicken, Leek & Pea Pie with Parmesan White Wine Sauce

A golden, crispy-topped filo pie packed with HECK Simply Chicken Mince, soft leeks, sweet peas and a rich Parmesan white wine sauce. It’s light, comforting and full of flavour, perfect for an easy midweek dinner or a cosy weekend bake.

Ingredients

• 1 pack HECK Simply Chicken Mince

• 1 large leek, sliced

• 150 g peas (frozen or fresh)

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 100 ml dry white wine

• 150 ml chicken stock

• 100 ml double cream

• 40 g grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp plain flour

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 7–10 sheets filo pastry

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Butter or oil spray for brushing the filo

Method

1. Cook the filling

   • Preheat the oven to 190°C.

   • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and cook the HECK Simply Chicken Mince until lightly browned.

   • Add the leek and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.

   • Stir in the butter and flour, then pour in the white wine. Let it simmer for 1 minute.

   • Add the chicken stock and double cream and stir until the sauce begins to thicken.

   • Stir through the peas and Parmesan, then season well with salt and pepper.

   • Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof pie dish.

2. Add the filo topping

   • Loosely crumple the filo sheets and arrange them on top of the filling.

   • Brush each sheet with melted butter or lightly mist with oil to help them crisp up.

3. Bake

   • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the filo is golden and the filling is bubbling.

4. Serve

   • Enjoy with creamy mash and steamed broccoli for the perfect comforting dinner.