Mini Chicken Pot Pies (Print Version)

Flaky pastry cups filled with tender chicken and vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce - the ultimate comfort food in bite-sized form.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 450g)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

→ Dairy

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Pantry Items

05 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
07 - Salt and pepper to taste
08 - Dried thyme to taste

→ Pastry

09 - 2 sheets puff pastry

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
03 - Stir in frozen mixed vegetables until heated through.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the mixture and gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
05 - Mix in heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
06 - Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut circles to fit muffin tins.
07 - Fill pastry-lined cups with the chicken mixture; fold excess pastry over the top or cut smaller circles for lids.
08 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
09 - Cool slightly before serving.

# Notes:

01 - To customize, use leftover turkey or swap vegetables based on your preference.
02 - Chill dough before rolling for a flakier crust.