Mini chicken pot pies are a delightful and convenient way to enjoy the classic flavors of a traditional chicken pot pie in individual servings. Here’s a simple recipe for mini chicken pot pies:
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
For the Crust:
- 2 pre-made pie crusts or puff pastry sheets
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, celery seed, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken and mixed vegetables to the saucepan. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the sauce. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Mini Pies:
- Roll out the pie crusts or puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- Using a round cutter or a glass, cut circles from the dough that will fit into your mini pie tins or muffin cups.
- Fill the Pies:
- Place the circles of dough into the mini pie tins or muffin cups, pressing them gently to form the crust.
- Spoon the chicken and vegetable filling into each crust.
- Top with Crust:
- If using pie crust, cut additional circles for the pie tops and place them over the filling. If using puff pastry, cut squares or circles to cover the filling.
- Press the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal the mini pies.
- Bake:
- Place the mini pies on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Allow the mini chicken pot pies to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious mini chicken pot pies! They make for a great appetizer, snack, or even a meal when served with a side salad.
