Description
These Zombie Pot Pies are a fun and delicious twist on classic chicken pot pies, featuring a creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with spooky puff pastry designs. Perfect for a festive meal, the pies combine tender shredded chicken, peas, carrots, and optional corn in a savory garlic-flavored sauce, all baked under golden, flaky pastry with Halloween-themed decorations.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup corn (optional)
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Topping
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pot pies.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, continuing to cook and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Add filling components: Stir the cooked shredded chicken, frozen peas and carrots, optional corn, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into the thickened sauce. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the ramekins: Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly into individual ramekins or a baking dish if preferred.
- Shape the pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into circles or shapes that fit your ramekins. Using a knife, carve fun zombie faces or stitched scar patterns into the tops of each pastry piece to create a spooky look.
- Assemble and glaze: Place the decorative puff pastry pieces on top of each ramekin filling, then brush the pastry tops with the beaten egg wash to encourage a shiny, golden finish.
- Bake the pot pies: Place the filled ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken from leftover roast or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Shrinkage in puff pastry may occur – keep an eye to prevent burning while baking.
- The pastry carvings add a fun, decorative touch, but can be skipped if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and warmth.
- Optional corn adds a slight sweetness but can be omitted if preferred.
