Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 4–5 tbsp ice-cold water
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 small celery stalk, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or parsley)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling:
- Heat butter in a skillet. Add onions, carrots, celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in chicken and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly, followed by milk. Let the mixture simmer until thickened. Add peas, thyme, cheese (optional), salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Muffins:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut rounds using a cookie cutter. Press into muffin cups.
- Fill each cup with chicken filling. Optionally, place a smaller piece of dough on top, sealing the edges.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini muffins
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Diet: Kid-Friendly, Meal Prep-Friendly
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: ~120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg