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Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Enjoy these comforting homemade chicken pot pies, perfect for individual servings with a flaky crust and savory filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pie Crusts

  • 1 package pie crusts (2 crusts) package with 2 9-inch pie crusts
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • ¾ cup chopped carrots
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms stems removed (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • cup all purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup frozen peas do not need to be thawed
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • coarse sea salt optional to add on top of egg wash
  • 12 large candy eyes or use two different sizes for a wacky look

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare six 4-inch ramekins with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet.
  • Cook vegetables and garlic in butter until tender, then stir in flour and gradually add broth and cream, simmering until thickened.
  • Season with herbs and salt, then fold in cooked chicken, peas, and parsley. Cool slightly.
  • Cut crust circles and strips, fill ramekins with filling, top with strips, and press edges to seal.
  • Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, then bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For a fun presentation, add candy eyes on top before baking for a whimsical look.
Keyword chicken, pot pie