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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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 375°.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high.
Cook bacon, stirring often, until crisp, about 4 minutes.
Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in same skillet until brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Add a splash of water to skillet.
Cover, reduce heat, and cook until chicken is cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Add leeks to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add a splash of water, cover, and cook until leeks are very soft, 5-7 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Shred chicken and add to leeks along with thyme leaves and prunes.
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Whisk in 1/3 cup flour and cook, whisking constantly, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Whisk in broth, adding a little at a time, until smooth.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes.
Mix sauce into leek mixture; season with salt and pepper.
Roll out 1 disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 14" round.
Transfer to a 10" cast-iron skillet or a 9 1/2"-diameter deep pie dish.
Lift up edge and let dough slump down into dish.
Trim, leaving a 1" overhang.
Spoon filling into skillet.
Roll out second disk of dough to 11" round.
Drape over filling and trim to a 1" overhang.
Fold overhang under; crimp with a fork.
Cut a few vents in top; brush with egg.
Bake until crust is golden brown, 50-60 minutes.
Let pie cool slightly.
Do ahead: Filling can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
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.