The humble chicken pie is a classic British dish and family favorite across the UK, and for good reason. Packed with leeks, chicken, cream, bacon and cheese, it’s the ultimate comfort food and a sure-fired crowd pleaser. Here, England-based home cook and baker Grant Batty (@grantbatty) takes the chicken pie one step further, topping a pizza with those savory, warm fillings for a familiar meal with an Italian twist. 

Growing up, Grant’s mother would always make a chicken pie on weekends, and while he’s watched her make it countless times, he struggled to replicate it. Rather than make up a completely new version, he asked her for her chicken pie recipe and adapted it to become a perfect pizza topper.

There’s a lot of nostalgia that comes with this recipe, not to mention a ton of flavor from the roasted chicken, sauteéd leeks, crispy smoked bacon and rich cream. And while this isn't your mother’s chicken pie, it’s certainly mom-approved.