Wrapped in flaky, buttery crescents and brimming with savory chicken essence, these mini pot pies distill homey nostalgia into bite-sized bliss. Ideal for hurried dinners or charming party fare, each golden parcel cradles a luscious medley of chicken, velvety cream, and hearty vegetables.
What You’ll Need:
- Cream of Chicken Soup – 14 oz (rich and velvety)
- Chicken Broth – ¼ cup (for thinning and layering flavor)
- Refrigerated Crescent Dough – 3 tubes (your crusty canvas)
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables – 9 oz (thawed to tender perfection)
- Cooked Chicken – 1 heaping cup (shredded or diced)
Artful Assembly:
- Ignite the Oven’s Warmth
Fire up your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C). Caress your muffin tin with a mist of non-stick elixir. - Craft Your Canvas
Unroll crescent dough sheets. Meld the seams with a press of your fingers, transforming triangles into full sheets. Use a biscuit cutter (or inverted glass) to stamp out 12 dough rounds. - Shape the Silhouettes
Nestle each dough disc into the muffin wells, gently coaxing the edges up to form petite pie crusts. - Concoct the Heart
In a generous mixing bowl, swirl together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, the thawed veggie medley, and succulent cooked chicken. Stir until it resembles a hearty, golden mosaic. - Stuff with Generosity
Spoon the savory blend into each dough cup, ensuring not to brim them past their borderlines. - Lace with Elegance
From the residual dough, carve slim ribbons with a pizza wheel. Drape them across each filled cup in lattice or crisscross form — rustic charm encouraged. - Bake to Brilliance
Slide the tray into the heated oven. Let them bake for roughly 18 minutes, or until the tops blush a golden hue. If they begin to bronze too quickly, tent with foil to temper the heat. - Let Them Rest, Then Relish
Once done, allow a few minutes of rest in the tin. Loosen gently using a paring knife or miniature spatula, lifting each little pie like treasure from its chest.
These mini chicken pot pies offer comfort cradled in crust, each bite delivering a dose of warmth that whispers home. Whether served beside a crackling fireplace or shared at a lively gathering, they never fail to vanish — just like they did with Betty’s mother-in-law.