Description
Delicate mini chicken pies blend buttery puff pastry with rich, velvety filling for an irresistible culinary experience. Hearty morsels packed with savory chicken promise a delightful escape into homestyle comfort you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Thickening and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Pastry Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a warm and inviting atmosphere by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C), creating the perfect environment for these delectable mini pies.
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, transforming chopped onions into a translucent, aromatic base with a gentle sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, allowing its fragrant essence to bloom for a brief 30-second interlude.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, encouraging it to develop a light golden crust through a 5-6 minute cooking process.
- Dust the chicken with a delicate layer of flour, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated and ready to absorb flavors.
- Gradually stream chicken broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a luxurious, thickening sauce that develops over 3-4 minutes.
- Enrich the mixture with heavy cream and frozen peas, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform into a velvety filling through a 5-minute simmer.
- Elevate the flavor profile by incorporating fresh thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper, creating a harmonious blend of herbs and seasoning.
- Remove the skillet from heat, allowing the filling to cool and settle, concentrating its rich flavors before nestling into the puff pastry.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded chicken for the most tender and flavorful filling, avoiding pre-packaged or canned options which can taste dry or bland.
- Ensure the filling is completely cooled before adding to pastry to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain a crisp, flaky texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free puff pastry.
- Experiment with additional vegetables like diced carrots or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 120mg