Description
This chicken and chive hand pie recipe brings so much joy and simplicity to our table. You will adore this chicken and chive hand pie recipe for so many reasons! First, it simplifies mealtime. Each chicken and chive hand pie offers a complete meal in a convenient package.
Busy weeknights become manageable. Furthermore, these delicious chicken hand pies are incredibly versatile. You can pack them for lunch, serve them for dinner, or even enjoy them as a hearty snack.
Ingredients
- Pre-made pie crusts (refrigerated), 2 rolls
- Cooked chicken, shredded or diced, 2 cups
- Fresh chives, chopped, 1/4 cup
- Cream cheese, softened, 4 oz
- Chicken broth, 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp
- Onion powder, 1/2 tsp
- Salt, 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper, 1/4 tsp
- Egg (for egg wash), 1
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped chives, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
3. 3. Unroll your pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Use a 4-5 inch round cutter or a knife to cut out circles.
4. 4. Place a spoonful of the chicken and chive filling onto one half of each circle.
5. 5. Fold the other half over the filling, creating a crescent shape.
6. 6. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal each chicken and chive hand pie.
7. 7. Place the assembled hand pies on a baking sheet.
8. 8. Brush each chicken hand pie with an egg wash.
9. 9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Snack, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken hand pie, Chive hand pie, Savory pie, Weeknight meal, Kid-friendly, Portable meal, Comfort food, Easy recipe, Meal prep