Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Mini Chicken Pot Pies, perfect for individual servings or snacks. These can be made in a muffin tin for a convenient, hand-held version of the classic comfort dish.
🥧 Mini Chicken Pot Pies
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
⏱️ Cook Time: 25 mins
🍽️ Servings: 6 mini pies (12 if using a regular muffin tin)
🧂 Ingredients:
For the filling:
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 small onion, finely chopped
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1 small carrot, diced
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1 celery stalk, diced
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
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1/3 cup chicken broth
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1/3 cup milk (or cream for richer flavor)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the crust:
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1 sheet refrigerated pie crust (or homemade if preferred)
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OR use refrigerated biscuit dough for a fluffier version
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Optional:
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1 egg (for egg wash, gives a golden top)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the filling:
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
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Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
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Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually add chicken broth and milk, stirring until thickened.
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Add chicken, peas, and seasonings. Mix well. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare the crust:
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Roll out pie crust and cut into circles large enough to fit into muffin tin cups and come up the sides (use a round cutter or glass).
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Press crust circles into a greased muffin tin.
4. Fill and top:
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Spoon chicken filling into each crust-lined cup.
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If you have extra crust, cut smaller circles to top the pies and crimp edges. Cut a small slit on top to vent.
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Optional: Brush tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
5. Bake:
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
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Let cool for 5–10 minutes before removing from the tin.
📝 Tips:
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Short on time? Use canned cream of chicken soup mixed with shredded chicken and frozen veggies as a shortcut filling.
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Make ahead: Bake and freeze. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
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Add-ins: Swap chicken for turkey, or add cheese for extra richness.