Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Puff Pastry Pie

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By Jane Kathleen

Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Puff Pastry Pie

Name: Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Puff Pastry Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast (about 200–250g), cooked and chopped; • ½ head broccoli, chopped small; • 1–1½ cups grated cheese (tasty, cheddar, or a mix); • 1 tbsp butter or oil; • 1 tbsp self-raising flour; • ¾ cup milk (add more if needed); • 1–2 sheets puff pastry (depending if you want a lid + base); • 1 egg (for brushing – optional); • Optional flavour boosters: 1 tsp mustard, 1 garlic clove (minced), dried Italian herbs; • Salt and pepper to taste

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:25min

A golden, flaky puff pastry pie filled with tender chicken, broccoli and a creamy cheese sauce. It’s a family-friendly, one-dish wonder that feels cozy and satisfying without loads of work.

Updated at: Fri, 02 May 2025 08:21:26 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

200gchicken breast

large, cooked and chopped

0.5 headbroccoli

chopped small

1 cupscheese

grated, tasty, cheddar, or a mix

1 Tbspbutter

or oil

1 Tbspself-raising flour

¾ cupmilk

add more if needed

1 sheetspuff pastry

depending if you want a lid + base

1egg

for brushing, optional

1 tspmustard

Optional flavour boosters

Instructions

Step 1

1. Steam broccoli: Lightly cook broccoli until just tender. Set aside.

Step 2

2. Prepare chicken: If raw, dice and pan-fry until cooked through. If pre-cooked, chop into bite-size pieces.

Step 3

3. Make cheese sauce: • In a small saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour until bubbly. • Slowly whisk in milk to avoid lumps. • Simmer until thickened, then stir in cheese and any flavour extras.

Step 4

4. Combine filling: Mix chicken, broccoli, and sauce together. Cool slightly.

Step 5

5. Assemble pie: • Line a baking dish or tray with puff pastry (base optional). • Fill with chicken mixture. • Top with pastry lid, crimp edges, and cut a vent. • Brush with egg or milk for colour.

Step 6

6. Bake: • Oven: 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 mins until golden. • Air fryer: 190°C for 15–20 mins, checking at 12 mins.