Chicken & Bacon Pie

Full product description

Creamy, smoky and properly comforting, our chicken & bacon pie is packed with tender chicken pieces and crisp bacon in a silky white sauce, tucked under a golden puff pastry lid. It bakes up flaky and crisp while the filling turns glossy and rich underneath. Midweek-easy, Sunday-worthy—just add mash, chips or buttered greens.

Why you’ll love it

• Tender chicken with smoky bacon in a creamy, savoury sauce

• All-butter puff pastry lid that bakes flaky and golden (see label)

• Oven-ready—from fridge to table with minimal faff

• Family favourite with mash, peas or a bright salad

Pie details

• Filling: diced chicken, bacon lardons, onion, mushrooms (batch dependent), herbs in a creamy white sauce

• Pastry: puff pastry; some sizes arrive pre-glazed

• Sold chilled and ready to bake

• Allergen & ingredient info: typically contains gluten (wheat) and milk; may contain egg (glaze) and sulphites (stock/wine). Please check the label.

How to cook (from chilled)

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).

2. Remove outer packaging; keep the pie in its foil/tin.

3. Egg-wash for extra shine (optional).

4. Bake on a tray 25–40 mins (size dependent) until the pastry is deep golden and the centre is piping hot throughout.

5. Rest 5 mins before serving.
   From frozen: Defrost in the fridge overnight, then bake as above (or add 10–15 mins if cooking from frozen—tent with foil if browning too quickly).

Serving ideas

• Mash, peas & parsley with a knob of butter

• Garlic greens and roasted carrots

• Chunky chips with a squeeze of lemon and black pepper

• Leftovers: warm slice in a buttered bap with lettuce

Storage & handling

• Keep refrigerated below 5°C

• Once opened, bake the same day

• Suitable for home freezing on day of purchase; defrost in the fridge and bake within 24 hours

• Do not refreeze once defrosted

FAQs

Is it very creamy?
Rich and silky, balanced by smoky bacon and herbs—comforting without being heavy.

Shortcrust base or puff lid only?
This pie has a puff pastry lid (base may vary by batch—check label).

Can I air fry it?
If it fits your basket: 170–180°C until the pastry is golden and the centre piping hot. Cover loosely with foil if browning too fast.

How many does it serve?
Individual (1), medium (2–3), large (4+) depending on size.