Spanish Chicken Pie Recipe – Spanish Special
This bake is bursting with flavor thanks to roasted peppers, olives, and paprika. It’s also an excellent way to make use of any leftover cooked chicken you have on hand.
- Prep Time5 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Total Time35 min
Spanish Chicken Pie Ingredients :
- 1 kilogram of chopped potatoes
- 3 teaspoons of paprika (preferably smoked paprika if available)
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 cans (400 grams each) of chopped tomatoes
- 300 grams of shredded cooked chicken
- 140 grams of sliced roasted peppers from a jar (such as Karyatis brand)
- A handful of Kalamata olives, halved
How to Make Spanish Chicken Pie
1
Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until they are tender. Drain them and return them to the pan. Mash the potatoes with some seasoning and 2 teaspoons of the paprika.
2
Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat the oil and fry the onions and garlic for a few minutes until they are softened. Stir in the remaining paprika for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Transfer this mixture to a large ovenproof dish, then stir in the chicken, peppers, olives, and season with some salt and pepper.
3
Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, then bake for 15 minutes until the mash is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
