Mini Chicken Pies (Printable Version)

Golden little pies bursting with chicken and veggie goodness. Creamy inside and easy to grab for any crowd or quick meal prep.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup frozen veggies – mix up peas, carrots, corn, whatever you like
04 - 2 cups chicken (cooked), just tear or chop it up
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/3 cup celery, chopped up
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme if you want it
08 - Some salt and black pepper, however much you think tastes good
09 - 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
10 - 1 cup chicken broth, go for low-sodium if you'd like
11 - 1/3 cup onion, diced

→ Crust and Finish

12 - 1 pack of pie crusts from the store, or make your own
13 - 1 egg, beaten up for brushing the tops (totally optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Let those pies rest a little in the muffin tin so you don’t burn your fingers, then lift them out and eat while they’re warm.
02 - Pop your muffin tray into the hot oven. Bake about 15 to 20 minutes, until you’ve got a golden crust and bubbling filling.
03 - If you want that bakery shine, brush the tops with your beaten egg right before baking.
04 - Now, load up each crust in the muffin tin with that chicken filling. Feeling fancy? Toss on some dough shapes or cover with another bit of crust.
05 - Roll your pie dough and cut out circles, about 4 to 5 inches. Push each circle gently into a spot in your muffin tin, make sure they go up to the sides.
06 - Toss in the chicken, thawed veggies, garlic powder, and thyme if you like. Add salt and pepper. Stir it all up, then take the pan off the heat.
07 - Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk as you whisk. Don’t stop until it turns thick – it takes a few minutes.
08 - Now, add flour and stir for a bit so you get a paste going.
09 - Throw your butter in a big skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion, cook until they’re soft and almost clear – about 3–4 minutes.
10 - Crank up your oven. Set it to 425 degrees F (220 C) so it’s ready to go.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Don’t want to bake right away? Freeze them raw, and bake straight from frozen (just needs more baking time).
02 - Swap out the chicken for turkey pieces or mushrooms if you’re in the mood.
03 - Try puff pastry or biscuit dough instead of the regular crust if you feel like mixing things up.

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