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Creamy Chicken Spinach Hand Pies

Turn leftover chicken into savory, super easy Creamy Chicken Hand Pies! Golden puff pastry perfection, delicious every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Baking, Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American, British, French
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boxes puff pastry sheets thawed, but cool, not room temperature
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast
  • 1 shallot or small onion chopped finely
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed or chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/5 cup chicken stock how to make Homemade Chicken Stock
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 egg for egg wash before baking

Method
 

Make the filling
  1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil and butter over medium-low heat until translucent.
  2. Add the flour and cook for a few minutes to remove its raw taste.
  3. Add the spices, cooked chicken, and broth; cook until the flavors combine.
  4. Lastly, reduce the heat, then add the cream and spinach. Stir to combine and wilt the spinach, then remove from heat.

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've often used leftover roasted turkey from holiday meals in this pie, and it's absolutely delicious, absorbing all those rich flavors beautifully.
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