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Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Mini Chicken Pot Pies
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Mini Chicken Pot Pies are comforting, individual-sized pies filled with tender chicken, creamy vegetables, and a rich sauce, all encased in a flaky golden crust. Quick and convenient to make, these pies are perfect for cozy dinners, are customizable to suit various tastes and diets, and freeze well for make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Crust and Finishing

  • Pie crusts or puff pastry, enough to line 6-8 mini pie tins
  • 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes without browning. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until thickened into a creamy sauce. Add cooked chicken and frozen vegetables, seasoning with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
  2. Preheat and Prepare Crusts: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). While filling cools slightly, line muffin tins or mini pie pans with pie crust or puff pastry circles, ensuring some overhang to seal the pies.
  3. Assemble the Mini Pies: Spoon the filling into each crust, filling about three-quarters full. Top with another crust circle, pinch and crimp edges to seal, and cut small slits on top for steam vents.
  4. Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush tops with beaten egg to achieve a golden shiny crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is puffed and deeply golden brown.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let pies cool for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to thicken and set.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
  • Do not overfill pies to avoid messy spills.
  • Allow filling to cool before assembling to keep crust from getting soggy.
  • Cut steam vents in crust tops to prevent sogginess and promote even baking.
  • Muffin tins are ideal for uniform mini pie shapes and easy handling.

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Keywords: mini chicken pot pies, comfort food, easy dinner, individual pot pies, flaky crust, creamy chicken filling, make ahead, freezer friendly

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