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Chicken Hand Pies Recipe
Enjoy these savory chicken hand pies, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Crispy crust filled with tender chicken and vegetables.
Ingredients
Dough
- 14 ounces refrigerated rolled pie crusts (standard 2-pack)
Filling
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ((½ stick))
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (*)
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (**)
- 1 large egg (+ 1 teaspoon water, beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Notes
Ensure the filling is cooled before filling the pies to prevent sogginess.