Description
Comfort meets convenience in these handheld chicken pot pie delights, packed with savory filling and flaky pastry. Golden-brown pockets offer a delicious twist on classic comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup diced potatoes
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Pastry and Egg Wash:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, creating the perfect environment for golden, crispy hand pies.
- In a spacious skillet, transform butter into a silky base over medium heat, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet, stirring vigorously to create a smooth roux that will thicken the filling’s luxurious texture.
- Gradually introduce chicken broth and cream, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a velvety, rich sauce.
- Incorporate tender shredded chicken, vibrant peas, sweet carrots, hearty potatoes, aromatic thyme, and a harmonious blend of salt and pepper, allowing the ingredients to meld together for 2 minutes.
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface, crafting precise circles that will become the delicate vessels for the savory filling.
- Carefully place a generous spoonful of the mixture onto one half of each crust circle, then fold and crimp the edges with a fork, sealing the delectable contents within.
- Brush the tops of the hand pies with beaten egg, creating a glossy, golden-brown finish that promises a crisp, inviting exterior.
- Slide the hand pies into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a beautiful, sun-kissed golden color and irresistible aroma.
Notes
- Use cold butter and keep ingredients chilled to create flakier pie crust that maintains crisp texture and prevents soggy bottoms.
- Customize filling by substituting vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preferences, ensuring balanced flavor combinations.
- Allow filling to cool completely before assembling hand pies to prevent moisture from making pastry soggy and help maintain structural integrity.
- Freeze unbaked hand pies for quick future meals by placing them on a baking sheet, freezing until solid, then transferring to freezer bags for convenient weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg