Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Filo Pie

Filo Pastry Mushrooms Shallot Chicken Breast Cheddar Cheese Carrots Creme Fraiche Vegetable Stock Baby Spinach Truffle Zest
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.

  • Thinly slice the mushrooms, dice the shallot, trim and halve the carrots, then cut them into quarters. Crush the garlic. Grate the cheese. Dice the chicken.

  • Place the carrots onto a baking tray and drizzle them with oil. Place them into the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

  • Heat a frying pan. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes, until sealed. Add the shallot and cook for 4 minutes.

  • Add the mushrooms and fry for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  • Add the crème fraîche, 100 ml of water, and vegetable stock. Combine well. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the truffle zest and cheese until mixed through.

  • Place the chicken sauce in an oven-proof dish. Cut the filo pastry into 8 even squares. Roughly scrunch each square and place on top of the pie filling, making sure everywhere is covered. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.

  • Cut the pie in half and place on a plate. Serve with roasted carrots on the side.