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Curried Chicken and Pepper Pie Filling recipe
A rich, savoury chicken pie filling with tender chicken breast, sweet peppers and onion in a gently spiced tomato gravy. Perfect spooned into pastry for a comforting family pie.
45 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 500g Chicken Breast
- 1 Onion
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 Yellow Pepper
- 1 Orange Pepper
- 500ml Chicken Broth
- 200ml Tomato Sauce
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp Curry Powder
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 2 tbsp Coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Plain Cooking Oil
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 244 kcal |
| Protein | 28.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.4 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Fibre | 3.9 g |
| Sugar | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
Why this works
A high-protein, relatively low-fat filling with moderate carbohydrates, but the added salt and broth make the sodium content fairly high.
Lean protein. Chicken breast provides a substantial amount of complete protein for muscle repair and satiety.
Vitamin C and carotenoids. The mixed peppers and tomato ingredients contribute vitamin C, plus antioxidants such as carotenoids and lycopene.
Sodium concern. Added salt and chicken broth can push sodium up quite significantly, which may be less suitable for those watching blood pressure.
Method
- Heat a little plain cooking oil in a large pan, then add the onion and all the peppers. Cook for 6–8 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is lightly coloured on all sides.
- Stir in the curry powder and flour, then cook for 1 minute to form a thick, fragrant base.
- Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce and chicken broth gradually, stirring well so the filling becomes smooth and glossy.
- Simmer for 12–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a pie filling consistency.
- Stir through the coriander, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Use immediately as a chicken pie filling or cool before adding to pastry.
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