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BritishChicken & mushroom puff pie

Serves 4-6 | Prep 45 mins | Cook 30 mins

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

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Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken to taste and fry for until golden brown, turning occasionally. You may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your pan. Lift the chicken onto a plate and tip the bacon into the pan. Fry for until crisp. Add the onion, mushrooms and thyme, then fry on a high heat for another until the onions start to colour.
Tip the flour into the pan and cook, stirring, for . With the pan off the heat, gradually stir or whisk in the stock, followed by the milk, then add the chicken back to the pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for . Spoon the filling into a large pie or baking dish (approx 20 x 30 cm) with a lip and leave to cool.
Heat oven to 220°C/gas 7. On a floured surface, roll the pastry to the thickness of two £1 coins. Cut a long strip as wide as the rim of the pie dish and, using a little of the egg, fix to the edge of the pie dish. Brush with egg, then lift the rest of the pastry over the pie, using the rolling pin to help. Gently press the edges with your fingers and trim with a sharp knife. Brush lightly with egg to glaze, then bake for or until the pastry is risen and dark golden brown.