Description
Savory mini chicken pot pies deliver comfort in each delightful bite, blending tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flaky pastry. Hearty flavors and easy preparation make this classic dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
Pantry and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a muffin tin with light grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a savory filling by thoroughly combining shredded chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Carefully unroll the pie crust and use a round cutter to create circles that perfectly fit into each muffin cup, pressing gently to form a smooth base.
- Generously spoon the chicken mixture into each prepared pie crust, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Cover each filled crust with a matching dough circle, using fingertips to firmly seal the edges and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastry turns a rich, golden brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let the mini pot pies rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing them to cool slightly and set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure chicken is thoroughly cooked and shredded into small, uniform pieces for even distribution and better texture in the mini pies.
- Consider using homemade pie crust for a fresher, more flavorful result that elevates the entire dish.
- Customize vegetable mix by replacing frozen blend with seasonal fresh vegetables like diced carrots, peas, or corn for added nutrition and vibrant colors.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by lightly pre-baking pie crust bases for 5 minutes before adding chicken filling, ensuring a crisp and golden foundation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg