Halloween Pot Pie
A cozy and festive pot pie filled with tender chicken, veggies, and adorned with adorable ghost toppers, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup Yukon Gold potatoes, diced and peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 third cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 fourths cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 half tsp black pepper
- 1 half tsp smoked paprika
- 1 box ready-made puff pastry sheets
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Black olive slices or black sesame seeds (for decoration)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients and utensils, and prep your workspace. Dice your carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cooking the Filling
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring well and cooking for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring continuously. Add heavy cream, thyme, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes until it thickens.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and frozen peas, and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour the filling into a pie dish. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut out ghost shapes. Place these shapes on a baking sheet.
- Brush the ghost toppers with a beaten egg. Bake them for 10-12 minutes until golden. Place the filled pie in the oven and bake it for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Add baked ghost toppers on top of the pot pie filling just before serving.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by using different vegetables, proteins, or dairy-free options based on your needs. It’s perfect for festive gatherings and is sure to delight both kids and adults!