Best Mini Chicken Potpies With Herb Dough Recipes

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MINI CHICKEN POTPIES WITH HERB DOUGH



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These savory potpies have the leaves and fronds of whole herbs rolled into the dough that tops them -- the result is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes eight 4-inch pies

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 whole chicken (4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 large onion, halved
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
1 celery stalk, cut crosswise into thirds
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
9 ounces medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
12 white, red, or yellow pearl onions (halved lengthwise if large)
1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and rinsed well
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
6 ounces white mushrooms, halved lengthwise (quartered if large)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pate Brisee for Mini Chicken Potpies
2 tablespoons mixed fresh herb leaves, such as flat-leaf parsley, sage, chives, thyme, dill, rosemary, and oregano
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Put chicken, stock, large onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and celery in a large (8-quart) pot. Add just enough water to cover the chicken. Cover pot; bring mixture to a boil. Uncover; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board (reserve stock in pot). Remove skin from chicken; discard. Cut meat from bones; discard bones. Using a fork, shred meat into bite-size pieces; set aside.
  • Pour stock through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Set aside 2 cups stock. (Reserve remaining stock for another use; cooled stock can be frozen in an airtight container up to 4 months.)
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and pearl onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Add leek, carrots, and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes more. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in reserved 2 cups stock and the milk. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, parsley, thyme leaves, zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide chicken mixture among 8 (4-by-2-inch) ramekins, filling them almost to the top. Let cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate brisee on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Arrange mixed herbs on top; roll out dough with a lightly floured pin to 1/8 inch thick, gently pressing herbs.
  • Using a fluted (or plain) round dough cutter (4 1/2 inches in diameter), cut out 8 rounds from dough. Lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush top edges of ramekins with egg wash. Place a dough round over each ramekin; gently press to seal. Chill in freezer until dough is firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Brush dough with egg wash. Cut 4 slits in top of each round for steam vents. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

MINI CHICKEN POTPIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 6)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup Pernod or white wine
Pinch of saffron (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 medium red-skinned potatoes (about 1/2 pound), diced
3 small plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 17-ounce box frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Set the chicken in a small roasting pan; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Roast until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes; let cool. Shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and fennel and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the Pernod and saffron; simmer until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 1 more minute.
  • Add 3/4 cup water, the heavy cream, orange zest, potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken, tomatoes and fennel fronds; season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set out six 8-to-10-ounce ramekins. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll out the pastry so it is extended by about 1/2 inch in each direction. Using a ramekin as a guide, cut out 6 rounds slightly larger than the ramekins with a paring knife.
  • Divide the filling among the ramekins, filling each nearly to the top. Brush the rim and outer edge of 1 ramekin with the beaten egg. Set a puff pastry round on top and gently press around the edge to secure the dough. Repeat. Brush the remaining egg over the pastry.
  • Transfer the potpies to a baking sheet and bake until the pastry is domed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MINI CHICKEN POT PIES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 12 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup chicken broth
8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)
2 (10-ounce) cans chicken breast, drained
1/2 can cream of celery soup
1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning blend
1/4 cup butter, melted
5 sheets phyllo dough
Pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth. Add frozen vegetables and chicken breasts and simmer for 15 minutes on medium heat. Add soup and herb seasoning blend and cook for another 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Arrange 12 espresso cups on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Leave about 2 inches of space between cups. Fill each cup with 1 heaping tablespoon chicken vegetable mixture.
  • Gently brush melted butter over each sheet of phyllo dough and cut each into 3-inch squares. Top each cup with 5 phyllo squares and fold ends towards sides of cup. Repeat process. Bake chicken pot pies for 25 minutes or until phyllo turns golden brown and sheets puff up. Serve warm.
  • To re-heat:
  • Return cups to a sheet pan and loosely cover with parchment paper or foil. Re-heat at 300 degrees F for 10 minutes.

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