🥧 Chicken & Cabbage Pie (Savory, Comforting & Budget-Friendly)
A delicious rustic pie packed with tender chicken, sautéed cabbage, and creamy herbs inside a golden crust. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
For the filling
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 carrot, grated (optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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½ cup cream or milk
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¼ cup grated cheese (optional – cheddar or mozzarella)
For the crust
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1 sheet puff pastry or pie dough
(or use homemade dough)
Egg wash
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1 egg + 1 tbsp milk
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). -
Cook the vegetables
Heat olive oil in a large pan.
Add onion and cook until soft.
Stir in garlic, cabbage, and carrot. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender. -
Add chicken & seasoning
Add shredded chicken, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Pour in cream and cook 2–3 minutes until slightly creamy. -
Add cheese (optional)
Stir in grated cheese for a richer filling. -
Assemble the pie
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Place filling in a greased pie dish.
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Cover with puff pastry or pie crust.
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Trim edges and seal.
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Brush with egg wash
Brush the top with egg wash and cut small slits for steam. -
Bake
Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown and crisp. -
Cool slightly
Let the pie rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
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Fresh green salad
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Garlic yogurt sauce
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Roasted potatoes
💡 Tips
✔ Use leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken.
✔ For a low-carb version, skip the crust and bake the filling like a casserole.
✔ Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use raw chicken?
Yes. Dice it small and cook it with the onions before adding cabbage.
Q: Can I freeze this pie?
Yes. Freeze before baking for up to 2 months.
Q: What cabbage works best?
Green cabbage or savoy cabbage works best because it becomes tender and slightly sweet.
