Mini Chicken Pot Pies (Quick & Easy!) from The Food Charlatan (2024)

I just want to start out by saying that when Bob Marley died, they found multiple species of bugs in his dreadlocks. Or so the stories say. Please, believe the stories, because it will soften the blow of what I’m about to tell you.

So we’re in the kitchen getting dinner ready. Eric and Charlotte are coaching Truman on how to treat bugs. (You know, training him not to demolish them on sight.) “Be NICE to the bugs, Truman! Bugs are our friends!”

Then I run my fingers through my hair and there it is. The tiniest (dare I say cutest?) little slug, waving its antennae at me. No bigger than my pinky fingernail. We both just stared at each other. Then I screamed.

It’s a good thing Eric was there to enforce the “let’s be humane” lesson. Because that little slug would have been a goner.

My hair has been getting longer, and although it’s obviously a gradual thing, I still feel like I’m not used to it. I know exactly why I had a slug in my hair: earlier I was doing acrobatic moves on my patio in the backyard to get shots for this Sugared Cranberry post. I seriously need to invest in some hair ties.

We just moved to our new house, and I’m still trying to figure out where the best place to do my food photography is. Today I tried to shoot by the window right next to my sink, and this happened.

That’s a mini pot pie. Literally down the drain. So, given the choice between a lost pot pie and an itty bitty slug, which would you choose? Priorities people.

Why you’ll love Mini Pot Pies

I’ve got an easy dinner/finger food for you! Chicken pot pie is a CLASSIC. It’s homey, feel-good comfort food you can find at your grandma’s Sunday dinner table and your local diner alike. Anything’s cuter in mini form (especially if you have tiny love like my husband Eric).

• Everyone loves them. Seriously. The kids will love them, you’ll love them, your parents will love them, your neighbors will love them. They’re a crowd pleaser for sure!
• They’re quick to make. They’re made with crescent roll dough for super easy prep and they’re ready in just 25 minutes.
• They’re versatile. These pot pies work as a meal, as an appetizer, or as a quick handheld snack.

Sometimes good things come in small packages…this is definitely one of those times.

What you’ll need for Chicken Pot Pie with Crescent Rolls

It’s pretty simple! Full recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

How to make Mini Chicken Pot Pies

1. Get started with the best part: the filling. You start by melting butter in a pan, sauteing minced onion, adding flour, and slowly whisking in the milk and chicken broth.

2. From there, we’re making this easy by using rotisserie chicken and frozen veggies.

3. Making a chicken pot pie with crescent rolls dough is super easy! You simply roll out the dough, making sure to seal up those triangular cuts with your fingers right away, as you see in the photo on the left. Once that’s done you can use a pizza cutter or a knife to divide it into 16 rectangles.

4. Next is the fun part where you assemble the mini pot pies. Add half of the cut dough pieces to a greased muffin pan and spoon an eighth of the mixture into each cup. Add the top layer and seal as best you can. If they don’t seal perfectly, don’t fret. They’ll turn out when they puff up in the oven!

5. Don’t forget to slit the top layer of each pie. This keeps them from over expanding as they heat up. Cook them until they’re golden brown and try hard not to eat them too soon. They are so good but you want to keep your mouth from burning raw!

I originally tried these with a can of cream of chicken soup, veggies, and chopped chicken. It was not that great. If you are feeding children only, they might not care. But honestly, this sauce is so quick to throw together you may as well do it. It tastes amazing! You don’t have to chop anything besides the chicken. I was done putting it together in about 20 minutes. Make it!

Is it better to freeze chicken pot pie cooked or uncooked?

Both are good options! And you get to choose!

To freeze unbaked mini pot pies, follow the instructions in the recipe card through step 7, then wrap the whole muffin tin tightly (I’m talkin’ tin foil or plastic wrap) before freezing. That way all you have to do is take the pan out and bake straight from frozen, no need to defrost! You will probably need to add a few minutes to the baking time but otherwise, talk about easy. This could be a great way to prep for a crazy week where you KNOW it’s cereal for dinner unless you plan ahead (I know you don’t want your muffin tin stuck in the freezer for weeks).

If you want to freeze cooked mini pot pies, let them cool completely, then wrap them tightly before freezing for up to 3 months. You could put one or two into a ziplock sandwich bag and just pull them out for a fast lunch. I know you could use the oven…but you’re going to use the microwave. Let’s just be honest with each other. Wrap them in a paper towel if you like or just stick them on a plate and cover them with the microwave cover, then heat from frozen for a minute or two depending on how awesome your microwave is.

How to serve Mini Pot Pies

If you’ve making a dinner this easy, you might as well pair it with a bagged salad. Or steam some broccoli. I’m all about getting my veggies and sometimes the fastest, easiest path forward involves a microwave or something already prepped for you. No shame!

Crescent Roll Chicken Pot Pie storage

Baked crescent roll chicken pot pies will last in the fridge for 3-5 days. They can also be frozen for 3-4 months, but the texture won’t be quite the same when they’re thawed.

How do you reheat frozen mini chicken pot pies?

To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then warm in the oven until heated through. You can also wrap an individual pot pie in a paper towel and microwave it, straight from the freezer. Start with 30 seconds and add 30 seconds at a time until heated through.

Individual Chicken Pot Pie Recipe FAQs

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