#Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
##Introduction
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with these delightful, hassle-free mini chicken pot pies! Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick snack, this recipe is designed to provide maximum taste with minimum effort.
##Why Make This Recipe
These mini delights are the perfect choice for a hearty appetizer or a main dish. They are simple and quick to make, satisfying even the most demanding appetite. Moreover, these mini chicken pot pies are an excellent way to put leftover chicken to good use.
##How to Make Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
##Ingredients
– 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
– 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
##Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Take the biscuit dough out of the fridge. Flatten each biscuit and press into the muffin tin cups to form a shell.
4. Fill each biscuit shell generously with the chicken mixture.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18-20 minutes, until the biscuit tops are golden brown.
6. Let them cool for several minutes before removing from the tin and serving warm.
##How to Serve Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
These mini pies are best served warm, fresh out of the oven. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish along with a green salad for a complete meal.
##How to Store Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Store any leftover pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, you can freeze them in a ziplock bag for up to one month.
##Tips to Make Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Ensure to properly grease your muffin tin for easy removal of the pies. Preheat your oven before starting to get the best results. You can customize the filling as per your preference – experiment with different vegetables or even try using cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.
##Variation
You can also make a vegetarian version of these pies by substiting chicken with tofu or any plant-based meat alternatives.
##FAQs
1. Can I use homemade biscuit dough for this recipe?
Yes, you absolutely can. If you have a favorite biscuit dough recipe, feel free to use it.
2. Can I freeze the unbaked pies for later use?
We recommend baking all the pies as soon as they are assembled. However, you could potentially freeze them unbaked. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time when you’re ready to cook.
3. What can I use instead of cream of chicken soup?
If you don’t have cream of chicken soup on hand, you could substitute it with cream of mushroom or any cream-based soup.