It
finally seems like Fall is beginning to arrive in Southern California
and we are excited for all the warm comfort foods that come with the
season!
We made these mini chicken pot pies for a client who
wanted nothing but bite size comfort classics. We loved the way they
looked and tasted and were easy to make!
First you will need 3" Mini Tart Pans, Puff Pastry (frozen sheets are ok), and your chicken filling.
The
longest part of the process will be making your chicken filling - we
made a very large batch but we'll give you the ingredients we used to
give you a good idea!
* Cook chicken breast meat - it can be bone
in or bone out - You can also even purchase diced-precooked meat to
speed up the process. If you are cooking your meat cook it in the stove
top over water and add salt with some raw onion and a few garlic cloves.
Save the stock when your chicken is done!
* Sautee Onions, Carrots & Celery with some Salt & Pepper to your taste
* Make a rue with equal parts flour and butter - this will help thicken your filling
* Have some Heavy Cream on hand as well and some Chicken Flavor Bouillon (cubes or powder is fine)
* When
your chicken is cooked and diced, heat your saved stock and add your
sauteed onion, celery & carrots (you can also add peas) along with
your some rue to help thicken it up - as that is simmering and your
stock is getting thicker also add some heavy cream then add your diced
chicken. As all that heats together and becomes more flavorful add some
chicken bouillon and keep stirring. Then once it's done it should be
thick and creamy. Let it cool. Then we are ready to assemble chicken pot
pies!
In
your 3" Tart Pans, add the cooled filling. Once all your tins are full
we suggest sticking them in the freezer for a few minutes to your
filling settles even better and applying your puff pastry crust is even
easier.
Roll
out your puff pastry sheets (can be store bought or made from scratch)
and cut them into about 3.5 inch circles and cover your tins!
After
you apply your dough on top make a crust by pinching the sides with
your fingers or press down with a fork. There's no right or wrong way!
Once they are all done brush the tops with an egg wash.
Bake them at 350 for about 20-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown!
Let cool and enjoy!
You're left with a delicious tin of flaky goodness!
