These Mediterranean Mini Chicken Pot Pie Muffins are a tasty take on traditional chicken pot pie.We prepare these mini pot pies with shredded chicken, carrots, celery, peas, corn, olive oil, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, and flaky puff pastry. These mini pot pies have approximately 220 calories and 20 g of net carbs. We make these mini pot pies in about 50 minutes. These Mediterranean Mini Chicken Pot Pie Muffins are ideal for lunch, dinner, meal prep, family gatherings, appetizers, parties, cozy evenings, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare the filling earlier and refrigerate it for 3 days. Additionally, the baked muffins can be frozen for nearly three months. You can serve these mini pot pies with Greek Cucumber Salad, Tomato Feta Salad, Roasted Zucchini, Tzatziki, or Hummus.
STATS:
- Course: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- No. of Calories: 220 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Portion size: 1 mini pot pie muffin
- Cooking mode: Stovetop, baked
- Total servings: 12
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Skillet
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Pastry brush
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
FILLING:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup corn
- 2 cups chicken
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- One-fourth tsp. black pepper
CRUST:
- Two sheets of puff pastry
- 1 egg
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN:
- We use cooked shredded chicken to provide protein and a tender texture to these mini pot pies. As an alternative, you can use leftover roasted chicken, baked chicken, or turkey.
OLIVE OIL:
- We use olive oil to sauté the vegetables and add Mediterranean flavor. You can also use avocado oil or another mild cooking oil.
FLOUR:
- Flour thickens the chicken broth and creates a creamy filling. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
THYME AND OREGANO:
- These herbs provide a fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavor. You can substitute fresh thyme with dried thyme or use Italian seasoning.
PUFF PASTRY:
- Puff pastry creates a light, flaky, and golden crust around the filling. For a lighter Mediterranean-style option, you can use phyllo pastry.
EGG:
- We use beaten egg to give the pastry a beautiful golden-brown finish. Milk can be used instead, although the crust will be less golden.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm olive oil in the skillet and cook onion, carots, and celery for seven minutes.
- Stir the peas, corn, and shredded chicken then sprinkle flour on the mixture and stir for one minute.
- Pour the chicken broth slowly and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder then turn off the flame and cool it.
- Warm the oven to 375°F and grease the muffin tin lightly.
- We cut the puff pastry into twelve squares and put the pastry square in a muffin cup.
- Fill the pastry cup with chicken mixture and fold the pastry edges on the filling.
- Brush them with egg and bake for 30 minutes then cool for five minutes and serve.
TIPS:
- Avoid filling the pastry cups too much so they do not spill while baking.
- Keep the puff pastry cold to handle them easily.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the sodium level in the recipe.
- Bake the recipe till it get completely crispy and golden.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH & FRUITY:
- Greek Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Feta Salad
- Mediterranean Green Salad
- Chickpea Salad
- Quinoa Salad
MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:
- Roasted Zucchini
- Garlic Broccoli
- Lemon Green Beans
- Sautéed Spinach
- Roasted Cauliflower
DIPS:
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Lemon Herb Yogurt
- Roasted Red Pepper Dip
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled mini pot pies in a closed box and refrigerate them for nearly 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the covered and baked mini pot pies separately for only 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Will we utilize remaining chicken?
Yes, you can use the leftover roasted chicken or cooked chicken breast.
May we utilize phyllo pastry?
Yes, you can use phyllo pastry, as it delivers crispier and lighter Mediterranean-style crust.
Could we prepare the filling earlier?
Yes, you can prepare the chicken filling one day beforehand & refrigerate it till ready to assemble.
Will we prepare these pot pies without gluten?
Yes, you can use non-gluten puff pastry and flour.
May we prepare these extra Mediterranean?
Yes, you can use a little quantity of feta cheese, spinach, Kalamata olives, bell peppers, garlic, or parsley.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 11 g
Caloric Content: 220 kcal
Net carbs: 20 g
Sodium: 430 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 11 g
Portion Size: 1 mini pot pie muffin
Total carbs: 22 g