Chicken Hand Pies

Table of Contents

1. Chicken Hand Pies Ingredients
2. Substitutions And Additions
3. How To Make This Chicken Hand Pies Recipe
4. How To Serve
5. Storing These Chicken Pot Pie Pockets
6. Why We Love This Recipe
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE

Handheld pies make meals fun for big and little kids alike, and these chicken hand pies are the perfect savory pie in portable form. Stuffed full of tender chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce and wrapped in a flaky pastry crust, you’ll have a tasty meal on the go or at home.

Chicken Hand Pies Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

CHICKEN: You can either use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, or you can prepare a chicken breast and cut it up into small pieces.

CHEESE: You could add cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese to your filling for a melty addition to these yummy portable hand pies.

FROZEN PEAS AND CARROTS: Substitute frozen peas and carrots with a medley of your favorite vegetables, like corn, broccoli florets, or even diced bell peppers.

This allows you to personalize the filling to your taste and incorporate seasonal or leftover veggies.

CHICKEN BROTH: If you’re looking to make this recipe vegetarian, you can swap the chicken broth with vegetable broth without significantly altering the overall taste.

Vegetable broth provides a savory base while keeping the dish meat-free. For a lower-sodium option, opt for a low-sodium broth to control the saltiness.

How To Make This Chicken Hand Pies Recipe

Let’s start with making the creamy filling before assembling these convenient hand pies.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.

STEP TWO: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and saute until the onion is translucent, three to four minutes.

STEP THREE: Add the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, constantly stirring, until the flour mixture begins to brown, three to four minutes.

STEP FOUR: Slowly stir or whisk chicken broth and whole milk into the flour mixture. Stir constantly while pouring just a bit at a time to make a smooth mixture.

STEP FIVE: Continue cooking over medium heat, constantly stirring to ensure the milk does not burn on the bottom of the pan.

Cook until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken slightly, about five minutes. Remove from heat.

STEP SIX: Stir in cream cheese, frozen vegetables, and diced chicken. Stir to mix evenly.

STEP SEVEN: Prepare pie crusts by removing pie dough from the packaging. Unroll one crust on a lightly floured surface.

It is important to keep the crusts thick enough to hold the pie filling, so I did not roll the crusts out any thinner than they came in the package.

Use an overturned bowl or round cookie cutter to cut out two circles from the piece of dough.

Gently gather together the dough scraps and roll out just enough to cut two additional circles (you may even need to do one at a time).

STEP EIGHT: Place three crust circles onto the prepared baking sheet.

STEP NINE: Place a scoop of chicken pot pie filling into the center of each circle.

STEP TEN: In a small bowl, use a fork to beat the egg yolk with cold water. 

STEP ELEVEN: Brush a bit of the egg yolk wash around the edge of the circle to help the sides seal. Now, fold the pie crust in half to form a crescent shape.

Press down, working from the outer edge in, and then crimp with your fingers or a fork to seal the edges.

Using a pastry brush, brush the whole hand pie with the egg wash. Use a fork to poke a few holes in the top of the pies.

STEP TWELVE: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the pies are golden brown and the crust is crispy.

The filling is already cooked, so we’re really just cooking the crust here.

How To Serve

Enjoy these chicken pot pie hand pies as a quick and easy meal when you are busy running to various activities on school nights.

Serve them at home alongside a Caesar salad for a complete meal.

Check out two more of our tasty chicken recipes.

Our chicken pot pie is the ideal comfort food, and our chicken pot pie noodles take a traditional dish and put a different spin on it.

Storing These Chicken Pot Pie Pockets

Whether you want to prepare them in advance or save leftovers for later, here’s what you need to know:

MAKE AHEAD: If you’re planning ahead, you can assemble the hand pies, but hold off on baking them.

Simply cover them tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

When you’re ready to bake, pop them in the oven as per the recipe instructions. This is a handy option for streamlining meal prep for busy days.

IN THE FRIDGE: These chicken and vegetable hand pies are best if eaten right away.

Leftover hand pies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

IN THE FREEZER: These chicken pocket pies can be frozen before baking. Keep in an airtight container, with each pie separated by wax paper.

Thaw and pop in the oven as needed.

REHEATING: When you’re ready to enjoy your refrigerated or frozen hand pies, you have a few options for reheating:

• OVEN: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pies on a baking sheet and warm them for about 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• MICROWAVE: For a quick reheat, microwave individual pies on a microwave-safe plate. Use the microwave’s low or medium setting and heat them in 30-second intervals until they’re hot.

Why We Love This Recipe

SAVORY COMFORT: The combination of creamy, savory filling and flaky pastry crust creates a portable, pocket-sized comfort that’s perfect for both lunch and dinner.

MAKE-AHEAD: You can prepare them a day ahead, refrigerate them, and then bake them when needed, making meal planning a breeze for busy days.

FREEZER-FRIENDLY: With the option to freeze these hand pies, you can make a batch and have them on hand for quick, satisfying meals whenever you want.

These savory chicken hand pies are stuffed full of goodies. They taste just like a traditional pot pie but in a much more convenient form. They are perfect for taking with you to work, school, or eating at home, and the whole family will love the finger food factor.

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