1/2poundboneless skinless chicken breastdiced into ½-inch pieces
1/2cupfrozen carrots
1/4cupfrozen peas
3/4cupfrozen sweet corn
1cupwater
1/2teaspoonchicken bouillon granules
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
2tablespoonsall-purpose flourplus more, for dusting cutting board
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1cup whole milk
2ouncesfreshly grated parmesan cheese
2sheets refrigerated pie crust doughor enough homemade dough for a 10-inch double crust pie *See Note 1
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425° F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Pot Pie Filling
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the diced chicken, vegetables, water and bouillon; Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the heat. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and strain out the chicken and vegetables, reserving the broth.
Rinse out the saucepan and return it to the stovetop.
Using that same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, and whisk to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes (to cook out the floury taste). Add the salt, pepper, milk and reserved chicken broth. Cook for 4-5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Remove the pan from the heat, add the cheese, and stir to combine. Once the cheese melts, add the strained vegetables. Stir to combine and set aside.
Assembly
Lightly dust a large cutting or pastry board with flour. Unroll one pie crust onto the floured surface ,leaving the other in the fridge until you are ready for it.
Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out four pieces of dough, edge to edge. Using the 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out another four pieces of dough, edge to edge. Repeat with the second pie crust.
Press the large rounds of dough into the bottom of the prepared muffin pan wells. Use a spoon to divide the sauce evenly into the large rounds. Cover each with a small round and use a fork to crimp the edges together.
Use the tip of a sharp knife to cut slits in the top of the pasty so steam can escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until crusts are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the mini pot pies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Look for refrigerated pastry dough sheets that come ready to unroll and use (like Pillsbury). Most brands include 2 pastry sheets per box, which is what you'll need.