Cozy Mini Chicken Pot Pies Recipe: Bite-Sized Comfort Magic
Comfort comes in small, flaky packages with these delightful mini chicken pot pies that promise a burst of homemade goodness.
Crispy pastry shells cradle a creamy chicken pot pie filling that melts in your mouth.
Golden-brown crusts hide a savory blend of tender chicken, sweet vegetables, and rich sauce waiting to be devoured.
Each bite delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors that warm the soul.
The individual portions make these mini pot pies ideal for casual dinners or weekend gatherings.
Effortless to prepare and impossible to resist, these little pockets of joy will become your new favorite comfort food.
Grab a fork and get ready to savor every delectable morsel of this irresistible recipe.
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Mini Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
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Mini Pot Pie Steps to Make
Step 1: Warm Up The Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grab a muffin tin and lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Prepare Chicken Goodness
Dice the chicken into small, uniform pieces.
Sauté the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s completely cooked through.
Sprinkle with:Remove from heat once chicken is fully cooked.
Step 3: Blend Chicken With Creamy Vegetables
Combine the cooked chicken with:Stir the mixture until everything is well incorporated.
Step 4: Shape Biscuit Bases
Open the biscuit cans and gently flatten each biscuit.
Stretch them carefully to fit perfectly into the muffin tin cups.
Step 5: Fill And Bake The Mini Pies
Spoon the chicken mixture into each biscuit-lined cup.
Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the biscuits turn a beautiful golden brown.
Step 6: Store Extra Filling
If you have leftover chicken mixture, transfer it to a freezer-safe container.
The filling can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months, ready for your next quick meal.
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FAQs
Yes, you can substitute homemade biscuit dough. Just ensure the dough is rolled thin enough to fit into muffin cups and has similar consistency to pre-made biscuits.
You can replace cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup or make a quick homemade white sauce using butter, flour, and milk as a substitute.
Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup, add more vegetables like spinach or broccoli, and choose whole wheat biscuits to increase nutritional value. Consider using grilled or rotisserie chicken for leaner protein.
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Mini Chicken Pot Pies Recipe
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Comforting mini chicken pot pies deliver a hearty embrace of classic American cuisine with flaky pastry and creamy filling. Compact individual portions invite home cooks to savor each delightful bite of savory goodness.
Ingredients
Main Protein:
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 bag frozen peas and carrots
Baking Base:
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits (8 count each can)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray for pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Dice chicken into uniform small pieces and sauté over medium-high heat until completely cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Enhance flavor with garlic powder, onion powder, and a light seasoning of salt.
- Incorporate frozen peas and carrots into the cooked chicken, then gently fold in cream of chicken soup until ingredients are evenly distributed and well-combined.
- Carefully unroll refrigerated biscuits and gently stretch each one, creating a thin, malleable circular shape that will comfortably line the muffin cups.
- Distribute the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among the prepared biscuit-lined cups, filling each about 3/4 full to prevent overflow during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and ensuring the filling is heated thoroughly.
- For excess chicken mixture, transfer to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 2 months, providing a convenient future meal option.
Notes
- Customize Spices Experiment with different herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, or paprika to elevate the flavor profile and make the dish more exciting.
- Swap Ingredients Replace frozen vegetables with fresh, seasonal veggies for a nutritional boost and enhanced taste. Consider adding diced bell peppers or spinach for extra color and nutrients.
- Make It Healthier Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup and lean chicken breast to create a lighter version of this comfort food. Greek yogurt can also substitute some of the soup for a protein-packed alternative.
- Gluten-Free Option Swap regular biscuits with gluten-free biscuit dough or use almond flour-based biscuits to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Marcus Reed
Founder & Food Content Creator
Expertise
Single-recipe development, Seasonal and local ingredient utilization, Food photography and styling, Culinary writing and content creation
Education
Culinary Arts Certificate, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, WV
Focus: Fundamentals of culinary techniques, emphasizing hands-on experience in small-scale kitchen settings.
Marcus’s story begins in Asheville, where good food and family kitchens shaped his earliest memories. After hands-on culinary training and a lot of trial (and a little error), he realized that real cooking isn’t about perfection, it’s about connection.
At Pan and Oven, Marcus crafts recipes that are easy to follow, packed with flavor, and built for real kitchens.