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Savory Chicken Pot Pies

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Savory Chicken Pot PiesMcCormick Gourmet

These individual puff pastry-topped chicken pot pies are the perfect comfort food for guests. Prepare the filling and cut out the pastry ahead to save time in the kitchen.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed in refrigerator
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots, 1/2-inch dice
1 cup diced celery, 1/2-inch dice
1 cup fresh peas Substitutions
1 cup diced zucchini, 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups shredded roast chicken, without skin
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Sicilian Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground McCormick Gourmet™ Black Peppercorns, Whole Tellicherry , divided
3 cups Kitchen Basics® Original Chicken Stock
2 tablespoons McCormick Gourmet™ Thyme
1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Rosemary, Crushed
1/3 cup flour
1 cup heavy cream

Special equipment:

6 ramekins, 8 or 10 ounce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using one of the ramekins as a template, trace 6 circles from puff pastry sheets, adding 1-inch for overhang on all sides. Place on tray. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add peas and zucchini; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add wine to skillet; bring to boil. Stir in chicken. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Set aside.

    Step 3

    Bring stock, thyme and rosemary to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until ready to use. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour. Stir with whisk until mixture is well blended. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir 2 minutes or until mixture turns golden. Immediately add 1 cup of the stock, whisking until mixture is smooth. Whisk in remaining stock and heavy cream until smooth. Stirring constantly, bring to boil on medium-high heat and boil 1 minute or until sauce is thick. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    Step 4

    Pour sauce over mixture in skillet. Toss gently until well coated. Fill each ramekin about 3/4 full with chicken mixture. Place a pastry round on top of each ramekin. Press excess pastry firmly all around side of ramekin. Cut slits in pastry. Place ramekins on baking sheet.

    Step 5

    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.

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