Mini chicken pies are a delightful treat that can be served as appetizers or snacks. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare Filling: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, cook until softened. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked chicken and mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out circles slightly larger than the size of your muffin tin holes.
- Assembly: Press the pastry circles into the greased muffin tin, making sure they come up the sides. Spoon the chicken filling into each pastry-lined muffin cup, filling them almost to the top.
- Cover with Pastry: Cut out smaller circles from the remaining pastry sheet to use as the pie lids. Place these circles over the filled muffin cups, pressing the edges to seal with the bottom pastry.
- Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pies with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the mini chicken pies to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm and enjoy!
These mini chicken pies are versatile, so feel free to customize them with your favorite herbs or spices to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy!
