Dairy-Free Chicken and Leek Filo Pie
Tender chicken breast and sweet leeks simmered in a savory herb gravy, topped with crisp, golden filo pastry. A comforting, high-protein meal baked without dairy butter or cream.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Saucepan · Whisk
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) to crisp up the filo.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat half of the olive oil in…
Heat half of the olive oil in a non-stick oven-safe skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the diced chicken breast and cook…
Add the diced chicken breast and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
Look for: lightly browned on all sides
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Add the sliced leek and garlic clove…
Add the sliced leek and garlic clove to the skillet, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until the leek is soft and fragrant.
Look for: the leek is soft and fragrant
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Whisk the cornstarch into the chicken broth…
Whisk the cornstarch into the chicken broth in a small cup until completely dissolved, then pour into the skillet.
Look for: completely dissolved, then pour into the skillet
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Bring the liquid to a simmer for…
Bring the liquid to a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
Look for: the gravy thickens to coat the back of a spoon
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Remove the skillet from heat (or transfer…
Remove the skillet from heat (or transfer the filling to a small individual baking dish if using a saucepan).
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Gently layer the filo pastry sheets over…
Gently layer the filo pastry sheets over the top of the filling, scrunching them lightly for texture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Brush the top of the pastry sheets…
Brush the top of the pastry sheets with the remaining olive oil.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Transfer to the oven and bake for…
Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the filo pastry is deep golden brown and crisp.
Look for: the filo pastry is deep golden brown and crisp
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Allow the pie to rest for 5…
Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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