Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F / 180C (electric) or 320F / 160C fan.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and bacon and cook for 4 – 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan, set aside and keep warm.

Step 3

Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Add the carrot, celery, leeks, garlic and thyme and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft.

Step 4

Add the cream cheese, cream, broth, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cooked bacon and chicken back into the pan with the cream and mix. Remove from the heat and place to one side whilst you make the dough.

Step 6

Place the mozzarella and cream cheese in a heatproof bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir with a spatula and heat for a further 30 seconds. Stir again and quickly mix in the almond flour. Feel free to get your hands in here!

Step 7

Place the dough between 2 sheets of greaseproof paper (or 1 sheet and a silicone mat) and roll about 1/2 cm thick. Use the top of the pot pie dish to cut out a circle with a sharp knife. Reuse the scraps and re-roll to make more tops.

Step 8

Spoon the chicken mix into your pots. Place the circles of dough on top (make sure it’s sealed to the edges) and create two air pockets by piercing the top of the dough with a sharp knife.

Step 9

Whisk the egg with fork. Brush the pies with egg and bake for about 20 minutes or until until golden.