Mini Chicken Pot Pies With Pie Crust

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These mini chicken pot pies with pie crust are a fun classic on the American meal we’ve come to love. Their mini size makes them perfect for little hands to hold! In just 35 minutes, they’re baked to golden perfection and ready to serve! 

Mini chicken pot pies served with strawberries and broccoli.

Chicken pot pie is a classic but can sometimes get a little messy, especially when served to little ones. These mini chicken pies are compact and easy to pick up and eat! I also love that I can offer a couple at a time and offer more as needed so that less goes to waste!

Many people tend to use canned cream of chicken soup as the base of their pie filling, but the filling is so simple to make yourself with just a little chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour! You’re also able to control the sodium level when making your own base. Once you see how simple it is to make your own filling base, you’ll never want to go back! And if you’re looking for more ways to use up leftover chicken, be sure to try out these broccoli and cheese pinwheels and these chicken salad rollups as well!

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need to make these mini chicken pot pies:

Ingredients to make make mini chicken pot pies.
  • Shredded Chicken: I used pre-cooked leftover rotisserie chicken breast for a quicker option, but you can also quickly cook and shred some chicken breasts to use as well.
  • Mixed Vegetables: Frozen mixed veggies are great to use in a pinch, but you can use equal parts freshly chopped vegetables.
  • Onions: Freshly chopped onions add great flavor to the sauce filling.
  • Chicken Stock: For that main chicken flavor in the filling.
  • Heavy Cream: The main source of creaminess for the chicken pie filling.
  • Flour: Used to thicken the sauce for the pie filling.
  • Pie Crust: You can use storebought pie crust or homemade. If you are using a storebought crust, you will need two 9-inch pie crusts.
  • Unsalted Butter: Used to cook down the veggies and onions.
  • Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder for added flavor.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Recipe Substitutions & Additions

  • Heavy cream: You may substitute the heavy cream with half and half milk, milk, or unsweetened coconut cream.
  • Chicken broth: You may replace the chicken broth with a stock or vegetable broth.

Step By Step Instructions

Cooking pot pie filling.

STEP 1: Melt the butter on a pan on medium heat and add in the frozen veggies and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and veggies are fully warmed through (Image 1).

STEP 2: Add in the shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and mix until combined (Image 2).

STEP 3: Add in the flour and mix well until it is all incorporated and no pieces of raw flour remain (Image 3).

STEP 4: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream and mix until it is combined. Allow the mixture to bubble and thicken, reducing the heat if needed (Image 4). Once the mixture thickens, remove it from the heat and let it cool as you prepare the pie crusts. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Assembling mini pot pies in muffin pan.

STEP 5: Unroll the pie dough and use a small cookie cutter or measuring cup to cut out circles that are about 2.5 inches in diameter (Image 5). Place these circles into the cups of a mini muffin pan pressing in on the sides as needed (Image 6).

STEP 6: Once the filling cools, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of filling into each pie cup. Make sure to not overfill the mini cups so that the filling doesn’t completely ooze out while baking (Image 7).

STEP 7: Combine the scraps of remaining dough from the pie bottoms and reroll it out. Use a small circle (I used my tablespoon-sized measuring spoon) to cut out small circles about 1.25 inches in diameter for the top of the pies (Image 8). These tops do not need to cover the pies completely, they are just added to help prevent the pie filling from drying out when baked.

STEP 8: *Optional: Whisk together one egg and one tablespoon of water to form an egg wash to brush on top of the pies. This is not necessary but helps the pies to obtain a shiny brown color. You can also brush a little milk on top of the pies for a similar effect.

STEP 9: Bake the pies for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust is golden. Allow the pies to cool completely before serving.

Tips For Success

  • This recipe makes 24-30 mini pies. You may make regular-sized pies by adding a few more minutes to the total bake time and using a larger-sized cookie cutter for the crust. 
  • I like to use a silicone muffin pan to bake these pies as they pop out easily without any sticking. If you are using a normal mini muffin pan, make sure to grease your pan well before adding the pie dough.
  • The egg wash is optional if you would like your pies to have a shiny golden color. You can also brush the pies with milk for a similar effect or omit this altogether as it does not have any effect on the taste.
Mini chicken pot pies served with strawberries and broccoli.

Recipe FAQs

Do I need to prebake the pie crust?

You do not need to prebake the pie crusts, as they will fully cook in the oven. If you’d like a crispier crust, you can prebake it for a few minutes, let it cool for a few minutes, add in the filling, and bake again, but this is not necessary.

Can I make these in a normal-sized muffin pan instead of a mini one?

Yes! If you are making these pies in a mini muffin pan you will need to increase the total bake time. Add an additional 7 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on the pies for a golden crust.

How can I store these mini chicken pot pies?

Let the mini pies completely cool and store them in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag once cooled for up to 3 months. 

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Mini chicken pot pies served with strawberries and broccoli.
5 from 14 votes

Mini Chicken Pot Pies With Pie Crust

These mini chicken pot pies with pie crust are a fun classic on the American meal we've come to love. Their mini size makes them perfect for little hands to hold!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 30 mini pies

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup pre-cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 9-inch pie crusts
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp salt, optional
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter on a pan on medium heat and add in the frozen veggies and onions. Cook until onions are transluscnet and veggies are fully warmed through.
  • Add in the shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and mix until combined.
  • Add in the flour and mix well until it is all incorporated and no pieces of raw flour remain.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream and mix until it is combined. Allow the mixture to bubble and thicken (reduce the heat if needed). Once the mixture thickens, remove it from the heat and let it cool as you prepare the pie crusts. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Unroll the pie dough and use a small cookie cutter or measuring cup to cut out circles that are 2.5 inches in diameter. Place these circles into the cups of a mini muffin pan pressing in on the sides as needed.
  • Once the filling cools, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of filling into each pie cup. Make sure to not overfill the mini cups so that the filling doesn't completely ooze out while baking
  • Combine the scraps of remaining dough from the pie bottoms and reroll it out. Use a small circle (I used my tablespoon-sized measuring spoon) to cut out small circles about 1.25 inches in diameter for the top of the pies. These tops do not need to completely cover the pies, they are just added to help prevent the pie filling from drying out when baked.
  • *Optional: Whisk together one egg and one tablespoon of water to form an egg wash to brush on top of the pies. This is not necessary but helps the pies to obtain a shiny brown color. You can also brush a little milk on top of the pies for a similar effect.
  • Bake the pies for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden. Allow the pies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 30 mini pies. You may make regular-sized pies by adding a few more minutes to the total bake time and using a larger-sized cookie cutter for the crust. 
  • I like to use a silicone muffin pan to bake these pies as they pop out easily without any sticking. If you are using a normal mini muffin pan, make sure to grease your pan well before adding the pie dough.
  • The egg wash is optional if you would like your pies to have a shiny golden color. You can also brush the pies with milk for a similar effect or omit this altogether as it does not have any effect on the taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 41.81kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.91g, Protein: 1.66g, Fat: 3.56g, Saturated Fat: 2.12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.22g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.96g, Trans Fat: 0.07g, Cholesterol: 12.85mg, Sodium: 8.48mg, Potassium: 29.3mg, Fiber: 0.05g, Sugar: 0.22g, Vitamin A: 130.86IU, Vitamin C: 0.46mg, Calcium: 4.94mg, Iron: 0.13mg
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Until next time, Lily!

About Lily Payen

Hi, I’m Lily! The mama behind Feeding Tiny Bellies. I’m here to help you take some of the stress out of meal times for your little ones. My goal is to create simple recipes with baby in mind that can easily be adapted for the entire family.

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16 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    These were great! I only had 1 pie crust on hand, so I did not cover them but they still turned out delicious!

    My 15 month was unsure at first but ended up eating 2! I used normal muffin size.

  2. 5 stars
    These were so fun to make and well worth it. Everyone in the family enjoyed these and requested they be made again!

  3. 5 stars
    Took these little goodies to a “Christmas gifting” party (where my daughters and friends pool our resources to make small homemade gifts for co-workers, fellow students, teachers, etc.) and it was a huge hit with both adults and kids. Thank you!!

    1. I’m so glad to hear that you all enjoyed these mini pies! Thank you for sharing your great feedback, Pat!😊

    1. Hi Jessica! You can definitely use half and half in place of the heavy cream, you would still use 1/2 cup😊

    1. Hi Sera! Yes, once they are fully cooked and cooled you can freeze the mini pies in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months😊

  4. 5 stars
    I made this for my little one….. can’t stop the husband from eating them. I would like to make like a regular size pie size. Do you happen to know how I would go about that? Maybe double the recipe?

    1. Hi Patty! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Yes, I’d double the filling and you can use an extra sheet of pie crust to put it on top of the pie. I’d also poke some holes at the top to allow for some ventilation when cooking😊

    1. Hi Jess, thank you for bringing this to my attention! That number sounded oddly high and I took a look at the nutrition facts calculator and realized that I had the wrong item listed for the chicken stock! I updated the items with the appropriate nutrition facts. Each serving is one pie and the correct calories are 42 per pie with 8.5mg sodium per pie. I hope that helps!