Creamy Chicken Hand Pies have a cream cheese based filling flavored with onion, carrots, and celery. Easy to make with refrigerated pie crusts.

Ingredients Needed For Creamy Chicken Hand Pies

Butter– I use salted butter.Carrots, sweet onion, and celery– Mushrooms, peas, and finely chopped broccoli are also great filling additions.Garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme– added for flavor. Rosemary may be substituted for thyme.Cooked Chicken– I use rotisserie chicken, but any leftover chicken can be used or even canned chicken. Turkey can also be used.Cream Cheese– Makes the filling creamy and holds the ingredients together.Refrigerated Pie Crusts– I use Pillsbury.Egg– an egg wash brushed on the crust helps it brown up.
Can Homemade Pie Crust Be Used"

Yes. A homemade crust can be used instead of refrigerated pie crust. I really like this Flaky Pie Crust Recipe.

How To Cut The Pie Dough Circles

You will need a bowl that has a 4 1/2 to 5-inch diameter across the top. Place it upside down on the pie dough and run a sharp knife around the edge. So easy!

TipThe pie dough scraps can be sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and baked until golden brown for a sweet treat.

Storage and Freezing

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer. To freeze, assemble the hand pies and partially freeze on a baking sheet. Then transfer to a freezer bag. Can be kept ...