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Roasted Tomato Chicken and Bacon Pie

Roasted Tomato Chicken and Bacon Pie
There's nothing quite like a warm pie filled with the rich flavors of roasted tomatoes, tender chicken and the unmistakable smokiness of crispy bacon. All wrapped up in a flaky, buttery pastry crust, this dish is the epitome of comfort food. It's perfect for those lazy Sundays or a cozy dinner with friends and family.
Ingredients
  • 675g / 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 2.5cm / 1-inch pieces
  • 115g / 2 sticks of butter, softened (225ml / 8 tablespoons)
  • 475ml / 2 cups heavy cream
  • 475ml / 2 cups crème fraiche (French sour cream)
  • 225g / 3 large eggs
  • 450g / 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 120ml / 1/2 cup cold water
  • 6 slices of bacon, diced (approximately 85g / 3 ounces)
  • 2 large tomatoes, halved and seeds removed (approximately 200g / 7 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
  • Pastry dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch).

4. Place it in a 23 cm (9-inch) pie dish, trimming any excess pastry.

5. In a large bowl, whisk together 4-5 eggs, 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream, and 60g (1/2 cup) crème fraiche.

6. Add 2-3 teaspoons of sambal oelek, or chili paste, and whisk until smooth.

7. Add 500g (1.1lb) chicken pieces, such as thighs or breast, to the bowl and toss until they're evenly coated with the egg mixture.

8. Arrange 4-6 slices of bacon on the bottom of the pastry-lined pie dish.

9. Add the chicken pieces on top of the bacon.

10. Place 2-3 tomato halves on top of the chicken, slightly overlapping each other.

11. Pour the remaining egg mixture over the tomatoes, making sure they're fully coated.

12. Roll out the remaining pastry dough to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch).

13. Use this to cover the pie and crimp the edges to seal it.

14. Brush the top of the pie with a little bit of cold water and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.

15. Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.

Tools
  • pastry brush
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

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