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Cock-a-Leekie Pie

Cock-a-Leekie Pie is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 375°.

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Cock-a-Leekie Pie
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Prep Time 22 mins
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Cook Time 60 mins
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Total Time 82 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~480 kcal
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Difficulty Expert
Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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11 Items
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 30 Steps
01

Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 375°.

02

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high.

03

Cook bacon, stirring often, until crisp, about 4 minutes.

04

Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

05

Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in same skillet until brown, about 3 minutes per side.

06

Add a splash of water to skillet.

07

Cover, reduce heat, and cook until chicken is cooked through, 10-12 minutes.

08

Transfer to a plate.

09

Add leeks to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

10

Add a splash of water, cover, and cook until leeks are very soft, 5-7 minutes.

11

Transfer to a large bowl.

12

Shred chicken and add to leeks along with thyme leaves and prunes.

13

Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

14

Whisk in 1/3 cup flour and cook, whisking constantly, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

15

Whisk in broth, adding a little at a time, until smooth.

16

Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes.

17

Mix sauce into leek mixture; season with salt and pepper.

18

Roll out 1 disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 14" round.

19

Transfer to a 10" cast-iron skillet or a 9 1/2"-diameter deep pie dish.

20

Lift up edge and let dough slump down into dish.

21

Trim, leaving a 1" overhang.

22

Spoon filling into skillet.

23

Roll out second disk of dough to 11" round.

24

Drape over filling and trim to a 1" overhang.

25

Fold overhang under; crimp with a fork.

26

Cut a few vents in top; brush with egg.

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Bake until crust is golden brown, 50-60 minutes.

28

Let pie cool slightly.

29

Do ahead: Filling can be made 1 day ahead.

30

Cover and chill.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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