CHICKEN BACON AND LEEK POT PIE/CASSEROLE

Chicken Bacon and Leek Pot Pie/Casserole image

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories Pot Pie

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 kg chicken thigh, boneless and large dice
100 g bacon, smoky, big dice
1 onion, small, diced
1 celery rib, diced
150 g canned mushrooms, thick sliced
1/2 cup plain flour
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 leek, chopped, white only
1/2 cup white wine, not too dry
2 -3 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper, black, course
2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs, the kind that has chili and garlic in it
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
cayenne pepper, a couple of shakes (optional)
cornflour, to mix

Steps:

Cut chicken into large chunks and dust sparingly with the flour. divide in half and brown in skillet, remove and place to one side.
Add the onion, leek celery, mushrooms and bacon to the pan stirring for a few minutes. then add the wine, chicken stock, (enough to just cover the ingredients) herbs and seasoning and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Return the Chicken and add the parsley and lemon juice and either simmer for 35 - 40 minutes or cook in a microwave on simmer for 20 minutes. Thicken with some cornflour mixed with a small amount of water if necessary.
You can either put a pastry lid on this and serve it as a pot pie or serve with vegetables as a casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.6, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 153.7, Sodium 874.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 35.3