Chicken and Leek Pie

Description
Another popular Irish dish, Chicken and leek Pie is a deliciously soft meat dish when served cold.



Ingredients

 * 6 cups chicken, chopped
 * 2 cups leeks, chopped
 * 1 cup shortcrust pastry
 * 1 cup ham, sliced
 * 1 cup onions, chopped
 * ¾ cup chicken stock
 * ¼ cup double cream
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon pepper
 * 1 pinch nutmeg, ground

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
 * 2) Make pastry by following instructions on the box.
 * 3) In a deep baking dish, place the chicken, leeks, ham and onion in layers.
 * 4) Sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
 * 5) Pour chicken stock.
 * 6) Cover with the pastry.
 * 7) Brush top with milk.
 * 8) Before putting the dish in the oven, make a small hole in the middle of the pie.
 * 9) Bake for 30 minutes.
 * 10) Remove from oven.
 * 11) Heat cream and pour down hole.
 * 12) Serve hot or cold.