Chicken and tarragon pie | Comfort food recipes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

puff pastry

💰Cheaper: shortcrust pastry

Shortcrust pastry is often less expensive and easier to handle.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and carrots; sauté until softened.

Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.

Stir in the bay leaves, chicken stock, and bring to a simmer; cook until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the skillet.

Stir in double cream, tarragon, mustard, and season with salt and pepper.

Mix flour with a pinch of salt; gradually add to the skillet, stirring until thickened.

Transfer the mixture to a pie dish and allow to cool slightly.

Top with mashed potato and sprinkle with grated cheddar.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

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