The Best Greek Chicken Pie by Rick Stein
Experience the warmth of the Mediterranean with The Best Greek Chicken Pie by Rick Stein. This delightful dish features tender chicken thighs, fresh spinach, and crumbled feta enveloped in a flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, each slice bursts with savory flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4 pieces)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the seasoned chicken until browned (5-7 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in chopped spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add crumbled feta and lemon juice, mixing well. Allow to cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and line a greased baking dish with it. Pour in the chicken mixture and cover with another pastry sheet, sealing edges.
- Cut slits in the top for steam to escape, brush with an egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water), and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg