🐔✨ Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies – Cozy, Comforting & Perfect for Portions! ✨🥧


 

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great!)

  • 1 cup mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn – fresh or frozen)

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • 3 tbsp flour

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream or milk

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Crust:

  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry or pie crust (thawed if frozen)

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash – optional but golden!)


👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Filling

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Whisk in flour to make a roux (1 min).

  3. Slowly pour in broth and cream, whisking until smooth.

  4. Stir in chicken, veggies, garlic powder, thyme, salt & pepper. Simmer 5 mins until thickened.

2️⃣ Assemble the Pies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Cut 6 circles from puff pastry (slightly larger than your ramekins/muffin tin cups).

  3. Spoon filling into greased ramekins or a muffin tin.

  4. Top with pastry circles, crimp edges, and cut slits to vent.

  5. Brush with egg wash for shine.

3️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection

  1. Bake 20-25 mins until crust is puffed and golden.

  2. Cool 5 mins before serving (filling is lava-hot!).


💡 Pro Tips for the Best Pot Pies

🔸 Use rotisserie chicken – Saves time and adds flavor.
🔸 Shortcut option – Swap filling for condensed cream of chicken soup + veggies.
🔸 Make them cheesy – Sprinkle shredded cheddar into the filling.
🔸 Freeze unbaked – Assemble, freeze, then bake +10 mins from frozen.


🍽️ Serving Suggestions

✨ With a side salad – Balances the richness.
✨ Meal prep star – Reheats beautifully for lunches.
✨ Holiday appetizer – Make bite-sized versions in mini muffin tins!


🤔 FAQ – Your Questions Answered!

Q: Can I use biscuit dough instead of pastry?
A: Yes! Press biscuit dough over filling in muffin tins.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: 3 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen (reheat in oven).

Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Yes! Use mushrooms and veggie broth instead of chicken.

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