Ingredients:
- 1 store-bought refrigerated pie crust (or use homemade if preferred)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen peas, carrots, corn, and green beans), thawed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Pie Crust:
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles that fit your mini muffin tin.
- Line Muffin Tin:
- Press each pie crust circle into the cups of a mini muffin tin, forming mini pie shells.
- Prepare Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables:
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and mixed vegetables until well combined. Remove from heat.
- Fill the Pie Shells:
- Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into each mini pie shell.
- Top with Pie Crust:
- Roll out the remaining pie crust and cut small circles to fit as tops for each mini pot pie. Place the circles over the filling in each cup.
- Ventilation (Optional):
- Use a knife to make a small slit in the top of each mini pie to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish:
- Allow the mini chicken pot pies to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve your easy mini chicken pot pies warm and enjoy these bite-sized comfort treats!
These mini chicken pot pies are perfect for parties, appetizers, or a quick family dinner. They are convenient, delicious, and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
