Description
A savory chicken pie filled with tender chicken, fresh spinach, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives, all encased in a flaky homemade pastry crust. Perfect for a comforting meal, this dish can be customized with different proteins or vegetables and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150g) fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup (150g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cold water
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Instructions
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
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- You can substitute the chicken with cooked turkey or even a vegetarian option like mushrooms or lentils for a different flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling, such as bell peppers or zucchini, for added nutrition and flavor.
- This pie can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Just thaw and bake when ready to serve.
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- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes