Spanish chicken pie
Potatoes, tinned tomatos and chicken come together in this Spanish chicken — 50 minutes, 5 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain, return to the pan, then mash with some seasoning and 2 tsp of the paprika.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, then fry the onions and garlic for a few mins until softened.
- Stir in the remaining paprika for 1 min, add the tomatoes , then, bring to a simmer.
- Tip into a large ovenproof dish, then stir in the chicken, peppers, olives and some seasoning.
- Spoon over the mash, then bake for 15 mins until the mash is golden on top and the sauce is bubbling.
You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Saucepan
What to serve with Spanish chicken pie
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Tips & common questions
How long does Spanish chicken pie take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Recipe data for Spanish chicken pie via TheMealDB (open database). Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.