A Southern Grace: pretty poultry purses

August 2, 2017

pretty poultry purses

Yum

Chicken pot pie purses. Chicken pot pie is very near the top of my list for of favorite comfort foods of all time.


You'd know that even without me telling you because I've posted many renditions of it on this blog, including classic, free-form, cobbler-esque, turnover-style, and even one with a barbecue twist. While it would be impossible to pick a favorite, I can't deny that puff pastry is a magical creation that somehow makes everything better, and that's what inspired these purses.

I made my standard chicken pot pie filling with a tad less liquid, and then I divided it among squares of puff pastry that had been draped over a standard muffin tin hole. Pinch the edges together to form a purse and bake away! It couldn't be easier and delivers all the comfort you crave from a chicken pot pie in a cute little package.


Some tips for making these as wonderful as possible:
*Fill the cups higher than you think you should. Everything will shrink a little in the oven and you want a full purse of goodies at the end!
*Squeeze and pinch the puff pastry together well before baking. You'll probably get some oozing anyway, but this will help keep the insides on the inside!
*The egg wash is key for a nice brown crust. I like to sprinkle some finishing salt on the top, but then again, I'm obsessed with salt.
*Let your filling mixture cool a bit before trying to load it into the cups--that's a good way to get a soggy bottom!
*Spray your muffin tin well. Duh.
*Eat immediately!

Chicken Pot Pie Purses
(printable recipe)
Makes 12 purses
Ingredients:
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 onion, diced 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 egg, for brushing
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add peas and corn; sauté 3 minutes.
Add thyme and chicken and remove the mixture from the skillet.
Sprinkle flour over veggies and chicken, mix well, and pour the milk while stirring.
Add salt and pepper and keep stirring for a couple of minutes, until liquid is thickened. Take off heat.
Roll the puff pastry out to rectangles about 8x12" and cut into six 4x4" squares.
Gently place the pastry squares into the muffin cups.
Distribute the chicken pot pie filling evenly among the cups, then bring the edges of the dough together over the filling and press them together to seal.
Whisk the egg and brush every pot pie pocket top with the egg-wash.
Bake for 27-30 minutes, until browned and bubbly.

21 comments:

Angie's Recipes said...

Such a clever idea and so irresistible too, Grace.

Cali said...

You have made Chicken Pot Pie gourmet! I wonder if these would freeze well to warm for a later occasion?

Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen said...

These are so cute! How fun would they be at a holiday party? Adorable food tastes so much better :)

All That I'm Eating said...

This is a really neat idea, I almost always have those sorts of things in my kitchen cupboards and freezer!

Agness of Run Agness Run said...

This is another awesome recipe, Grace! Can I use fresh thyme?

Marjie said...

Looks like an easy to make chicken pot pie! And so cute, too!

grace said...

@Agness: YES! That's actually what I've been using, and it's wonderful. I use several sprigs. :)

Tania|MyKitchenstories. said...

Very cute indeed and a great idea

Emma - Bake Then Eat said...

What a perfect dinner these would make! I love this idea.

Food Gal said...

These are so cute and irresistible. What a great idea for a party, too. Thanks for reinventing a classic in such a fun way.

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

Oh my goodness Grace, these little purses look delicious and baked to perfection, love pot pies.

grace said...

@Cali: Probably, though the puff pastry might lose some of its magic! You could probably freeze the cups before baking and then thaw and bake; I'll have to try that myself!

Velva said...

Grace, you are absolutely right, chicken pot pie is high-up there on the comfort food list. You know what's really clever about these pot pie purses? You can portion control (wishful thinking for me).

As always, your posts are delicious.

Velva

Lana_SHON said...

Geat and delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing.

Katerina said...

These little pies are so cute and delicious! Perfect for a party and a buffet!

Inger @ Art of Natural Living said...

Sooo cute! My husband is also a huge chicken pot pie fan. I may have to give these a try!

Gloria Baker said...

absolutely love these Grace :)

Adina said...

Such a great alternative to a whole chicken pie, they look so pretty.

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

Yum! So, you're obsessed with salt too? My husband is always asking why I need so many different kinds of salt, lol!

The Underground Restaurant Chef said...

These look so good and such a great idea. I liked your comment about filling them a little more than you think you should. That's a helpful tip. Will be trying these for sure this fall. Pot pie is one of my favorite things in all it's variations. Love reading your blog.

Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder said...

OMG this is so cute and I love the idea of them in bite sizes. They look so elegant