Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 package (1 lb) refrigerated pie crusts (or you can use puff pastry)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Filling:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Pie Crusts:
- Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cutter (about 4-5 inches in diameter) to cut out circles for the bottoms of the mini pies.
- Place the circles into a greased muffin tin, pressing gently to fit.
- Fill the Pies:
- Spoon the chicken filling into each pie crust, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Top the Pies:
- Cut smaller circles or shapes from the remaining pie crust to use as tops. Place them over the filling and seal the edges by crimping with a fork. Cut a small slit in the top for steam to escape.
- Brush with Egg Wash:
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a nice golden color.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your mini chicken pot pies!
Tips:
- You can customize the filling by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- These pies can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Just bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Enjoy your cozy mini chicken pot pies!
