Description
Handheld Chicken Pot Pies with Flaky Crust offer a comforting, savory meal with tender chicken, garden-fresh vegetables, and a golden, buttery crust. These perfectly portioned pies are easy to prepare, featuring a rich filling wrapped in a flaky, homemade or ready-made crust. Ideal for snacks, lunches, or dinners, they bring warmth and joy to any occasion with customizable options to fit your dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 4 oz smoked turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup yellow onions, diced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Dough
- Ready-made pie crusts or 1 batch homemade dough (rolled to 1/8 inch thickness)
- Additional plant-based butter for brushing tops
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Cook diced smoked turkey bacon in a pan over medium heat until crisp. Add diced yellow onions, carrots, and peas, and sauté until softened. Stir in cubed chicken breast and cook until no longer pink.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar (natural), continuing to stir until the filling thickens to a creamy consistency. Add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), chopped thyme and parsley, and season to taste. Stir in the natural gelling agent to achieve a silky texture.
- Prepare the Dough: If using homemade dough, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles or squares that fit comfortably in your hand. If using store-bought crusts, cut them into desired shapes.
- Assemble the Pies: Place a generous spoonful of filling onto each dough piece. Fold the dough over and seal the edges by pinching with a fork or crimping by hand. Make a small slit on top of each pie to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush the tops with melted plant-based butter for a golden, flaky crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
Notes
- Use cold plant-based butter to ensure a flaky crust.
- Do not overfill pies to prevent leaking during baking.
- Chill dough before baking to maintain shape and flakiness.
- Seal edges firmly using fork tines or fingers to avoid filling spills.
- Allow filling to cool before assembling to prevent soggy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: handheld chicken pot pie, flaky crust, savory pies, comfort food, plant-based, individual pies
