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Mini Chicken Pies

Craving a comforting, bite-sized meal that’s packed with flavor? These Handheld Chicken Pies are your answer!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mini Chicken Pies
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12

Notes

Ingredients:

  • 2 Sanderson Farms® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, diced (¼-inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced (¼-inch pieces)
  • ⅓ cup tomato sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons oregano (whole leaves)
  • ½ cup hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • ¼ cup green peas, thawed
  • 1 box (14.1-ounce) Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, thawed
  • Flour (for sealing the pie crust)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

 

Instructioms:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken:
    • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the diced chicken and season with salt, cumin, and garlic powder.
    • Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Prepare the Filling:
    • Add the shallots, bell pepper, tomato sauce, oregano, and potatoes to the skillet.
    • Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl.
    • Once cooled, stir in the peas.
  4. Prepare the Pie Crusts:
    • Unroll the pie crusts on a flat surface.
    • Lightly roll with a rolling pin and cut into 4-inch rounds.
    • Gather any leftover dough, roll into a ball, and re-roll to make additional rounds for a total of 12.
  5. Assemble the Pies:
    • Fill each pie crust round with approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling.
    • Fold the top half of the round over the filling and press the edges together to seal, using floured fingers.
    • Repeat for the remaining rounds.
  6. Prepare the Egg Wash:
    • In a small bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
    • Brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash.
  7. Bake the Pies:
    • Place the filled pies on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Tip:
  • For a personalized touch, carve your initials into the dough before baking!

 

Nutrition

Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 330mg  | Sugar: 1g |
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