Dairy-Free Chicken and Leek Filo Pie
Tender chicken breast and sweet leeks simmered in a rich, savory broth sauce, baked under golden, crispy layers of filo pastry. Completely dairy-free and packed with protein to support steady energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
23 min
Total
33 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
23 min
Total
33 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Saucepan · Whisk
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your 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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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick oven-safe…
Heat olive oil in a non-stick oven-safe skillet or small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add sliced leek and minced garlic clove…
Add sliced leek and minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the leek becomes soft and sweet.
Look for: the leek becomes soft and sweet
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Add diced chicken breast to the pan…
Add diced chicken breast to the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the surface is pale and lightly browned.
Look for: the surface is pale and lightly browned
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Whisk cornstarch and nutritional yeast into cold…
Whisk cornstarch and nutritional yeast into cold chicken broth until smooth, then pour the mixture into the skillet.
Look for: smooth, then pour the mixture into the skillet
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Stir continuously over medium heat for 2…
Stir continuously over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the broth sauce thickens into a rich, glossy glaze coating the chicken and leeks.
Look for: the broth sauce thickens into a rich, glossy glaze coating the chicken and leeks
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Remove from heat and transfer the filling…
Remove from heat and transfer the filling into a small individual pie dish if your skillet is not oven-safe.
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Lightly brush or spray each sheet of…
Lightly brush or spray each sheet of filo pastry with a drop of olive oil or water, crinkle them over the top of the filling, and tuck in the edges.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place in the preheated oven and bake…
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the filo top turns deep golden brown and crisp.
Look for: the filo top turns deep golden brown and crisp
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 3 minutes to cool slightly, and serve warm.
Allow: 3 minutes
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