Chicken, Ham and Mustard Pie
A double crust shortcrust pie packed with chicken, ham and peas in a creamy mustard sauce.
Made with White bechamel sauce and Shortcrust pastry. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.68 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the shortcrust pastry and bechamel first (see the base recipes). Chill the pastry for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and put a baking tray in to heat.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the chicken, ham, peas, mustard and parsley. Stir in your ready made bechamel. Season with black pepper. The mixture should be thick but not stiff. Cool for 15 minutes if the sauce is warm.
- 3
Roll out two thirds of the pastry and line a 23 cm pie tin, leaving the edges overhanging a little.
- 4
Spoon in the filling and level the top. Brush the rim with milk.
- 5
Roll out the remaining pastry for a lid, lay over the pie and press the edges to seal. Trim, crimp and cut a small steam hole. Brush all over with milk.
- 6
Bake on the hot tray for 40 to 45 minutes until deep golden. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
42 min 30 s
Tips
- A hot baking tray under the pie helps the base cook through and prevents a soggy bottom.
- Make sure the filling has cooled before it goes in the pastry or the pastry will start to melt.
- Use cooked chicken thighs or leftover roast chicken. Trim the ham of any fat.
Storing and freezing
Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge once cooled within 2 hours, or 2 months frozen in portions. Reheat until piping hot all the way through.
Questions
How do I avoid a soggy bottom?
Bake on a preheated tray, keep the filling thick and cooled, and roll the pastry slightly thicker for the base. A metal pie tin conducts heat better than glass.
Can I use puff pastry?
Yes, for a lid only. Use a pie dish and a sheet of ready rolled puff on top, baking for about 30 minutes.
Can I add vegetables?
Yes. Sauteed leeks, mushrooms or sweetcorn work well. Keep the total filling to about 800 g so the pie is not overfull.
More made with white bechamel sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.