Roasted Chicken (Pie) Pizza with Bacon and Leeks

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.

 


Roasted Chicken (Pie) Pizza with Bacon and Leeks

Note

This recipe would suit a variety of pizza styles, but we think our neo-Neapolitan or classic pizza dough works well–just be sure to set aside 3 to 4 hours for prep and proofing. Store-bought or leftover chicken are ideal for this recipe, though, when we have the time, we're big fans of roasting spatchcocked chicken in an Ooni, too. Bacon lardons are available in many grocery stores, but if you can't find them, ask a butcher for slab bacon and slice it into batons at home.


uncooked pizza covered in chicken, bacon, and leek on top of a bamboo peel