Description
Delight in these Irresistible Mini Chicken Pot Pies featuring a flaky crust and creamy filling, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced chicken breasts
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by setting your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet, sauté diced chicken in melted butter over medium heat until it’s golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in your frozen mixed vegetables and heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Thicken Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the mixture, then gradually add chicken broth while stirring for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Incorporate Cream: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out your puff pastry and cut circles to line your muffin tins.
- Assemble Pies: Fill each pastry cup with the chicken mixture and fold excess pastry over the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the mini pot pies to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover turkey for a quicker option.
- Fresh vegetables like carrots, peas, or corn can elevate the dish.
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter version.
- For gluten sensitivities, gluten-free flour works well.
- Opt for low-sodium broth to keep salt levels in check.
- Use milk or dairy-free cream for a lighter option.
- Fresh herbs can add an aromatic taste.
- Ensure puff pastry is chilled for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pot pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg