Description
This pie doesn’t bother with a crust, which makes it faster, lighter, and honestly, less of a fuss. It’s a mix of chicken, veggies, mushrooms, and a creamy egg and cheese topping that bakes golden and bubbly. Nothing fancy, just hearty and tasty.
Ingredients
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- Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) chicken breasts (or a whole chicken if you’re into dark meat)
- Juice + rinds of 1 lime and 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper (I usually skip the salt and let people add Himalayan pink salt at the table)
- A few shakes of Worcestershire sauce (to your taste)
- A splash of balsamic vinegar (to your taste)
- 1/2 lb (250 g) sliced brown mushrooms
- 1/2 lb (250 g) chopped sweet onions
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped (or more if you love garlic)
- 2 heaped tsp chopped parsley
- 1 lb (500 g) mixed veggies (beans, carrots, and a small parsnip)
- 5 tbsp sunflower oil
- Sauce mix
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 medium tub plain live yogurt (drain off any liquid first)
- 1 roll of soft goat cheese
- Grated sharp cheddar
- Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- Sweet Spanish paprika, to finish
Instructions
See Optional Notes below.
- Put the chicken with the citrus juice and rinds into a slow cooker.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire and balsamic.
- Cook until tender, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, heat the oil.
- Cook onions and garlic until they soften and turn translucent.
- Add mushrooms and let them soak up the flavor.
- Toss in the beans, carrots, parsnip, and parsley.
- Cook until just tender but still a bit crisp.
- Mix the chicken, veggies, and egg-yogurt-goat cheese mixture together.
- Pour into a pie dish.
- Sprinkle with cheddar, Parmigiano Reggiano, and a little paprika.
- Bake at 375°F (180°C) for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Serve warm with a crisp green salad.
Optional, so you decide
- Brown chicken lightly before slow cooking. A quick sear before slow cooking adds flavor.
- Add ½ tsp thyme or rosemary to the veggies for deeper flavor.
- Mix 2 tbsp cream into the egg mixture for richness.
- Use olive oil instead of sunflower oil if you prefer.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Carolyn
