Even the word pie is comforting. But then, it would be hard to deny the very real lure of pastry, especially when, as here, you know you're going to dunk it in gravied juices till its luscious lightness has become deliciously, soggily heavy. I concede, however, that making and rolling out your own pastry is not necessarily the speediest option, so I use bought, all-butter ready-rolled puff pastry and feel fine about it.
I make the pie even easier, by browning the chicken and making the sauce all in one go. And gold-crusted, welcoming pies for two people in half an hour is not bad going.
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I couldn´t believe how easy it can be to prepare a delicious pie - even if you´ve never tried to cook some in your home ;-)
Posted by Clahoe on 18th Jul 2011 at 12.22
Cant wait to try this, it lookes so yummy when you made it!!!
Posted by Norma1973 on 21st Jul 2011 at 11.11
I made this over the weekend and it is really yummy! Serious comfort food! I used a drop of port instead of Marsala and made some homemade stock from the chicken thigh bones, some veg and herbs
Posted by deniselauren on 2nd Aug 2011 at 21.16
I made this chicken bacon and mushroom pie a few days ago and can report that it was absolutely delicious and very easy to make. I used sherry instead of marsala wine. I will do it again and again and again because it looked so good and tasted even better. Thanks Nigella! Big Red Box PR
Posted by BigRedBoxPR on 16th Sep 2011 at 9.29
I made these gorgeous pies this week and having 4 ridicously fussy sons was extremely pleased when ALL of them thoroughly enjoyed them. I will most definatly be making these again. thanks Nigella x x
Posted by foodfanaticshell on 2nd Oct 2011 at 16.21
And think about using fish instead chicken. Made this with salmon, angler fish and prawns and added bit more veggies with mushrooms (such as zucchini, carrots and tomatoes). My son just loved it !!
Posted by stephanie73 on 21st Oct 2011 at 11.56
This has become one of my staple stunners. My whole family loves it. I add peas and corn sometimes too x
Posted by Erin-chan on 31st Oct 2011 at 9.09
It's just ridiculous how easy and delicious this easy. I couldn't get any marsala though - the one I have found is incredibly sweet so I used brandy instead which was delicious. yum yum
Posted by jonathan.baker87 on 27th Apr 2012 at 11.04
I have to try this ASAP! Love the idea and recipe sound so delicious!
Posted by SECooking on 12th May 2012 at 16.41
This is a family favourite!! So easy & delicious, I cook this regularly. In fact I cook a Nigella recipe almost daily & I love them all! Especially Nigella Express!
Posted by Kylicious on 25th Jun 2012 at 1.00
A pie lovers dream recipe. Easy to make and tastes divine. Another Nigella winner!
Posted by Karen Rowberry on 26th Jul 2012 at 9.54
Absolutely wonderful! Used Baby Bella mushrooms as I couldn't source the Chestnut ones used, and like another reviewer I replaced the sweet masala with Brandy - what a delight! My Husband's new favourite! Easy to do, very tasty and well worth the time to make :)
Posted by juster_jester on 19th Sep 2012 at 6.51
Made this tonight - it was delicious - have sent the recipe to my sister and my daughter!
Posted by Alice1 on 1st Oct 2012 at 23.15
First cool weather of Autumn and I just made this. So satifying! Nigella, I can't even tell you how much I LOVE your recipes, but mostly I appreciate your approach to cooking. This was absolutely delicious...but of course I knew it would be.
Posted by lagentille on 16th Oct 2012 at 20.19
I didn't do a great job on my pie lid and it fell into my filling! But it was still delicious and extremely comforting after a tough day!
Posted by KathW on 17th Oct 2012 at 20.45
Instead of Marsala, I used regular red wine and It was very tasty and easy to make. Will make it again. Thanks Nigella :)
Posted by madamfox on 13th Nov 2012 at 23.25
One evening I made the filling before realizing that I was out of puff pastry. I served it instead with cous cous, and it really worked. I now make it both ways. Delicious, and very comforting.
Posted by craig74 on 20th Dec 2012 at 7.27
I´m gonna try oh yes.
Posted by fatinha76 on 28th Dec 2012 at 5.26
Tastes incredible. Added leeks as well!! Delicious.
Posted by Spacecoffee on 3rd Jan 2013 at 17.49
I jumped on this recipe so quickly, it sounded so good. I did not have the Puff pastry, instead I made up a biscuit batter and topped the pots with that. It was wonderful!!! Thank you for posting this.
Posted by maryellen1539 on 11th Feb 2013 at 18.29
Tried this recipe the other night and it was delicious - one my husband said I could do again. Very easy to do.
Posted by Leedsy on 21st Mar 2013 at 20.27
Very tasty! I didn't have the pie bowls so did it in one dish and it turned out lovely! I also used Port instead of Marsala & home cooked Ham instead of Bacon as had some to use up. Will def be doing this recipe again :) Thanks Nigella x
Posted by NadineSlattery on 29th Apr 2013 at 22.19