Mini Savory Chicken Handpies

 Mini, Savory Chicken Handpies are the perfect fix for a Holiday Appetizer.
It’s always a little tricky to figure out what to take to a Holiday party. Or, if you are hosting I feel like it’s even worse. The food is all up to you and it had better be good because you know that people are going to come hungry. I hate deciding what to make for guests. I rack my brain over it for weeks until the party. I always want to take something that looks wonderful, doesn’t take too much time so I’m not slaving in the kitchen, but most of all I want it to taste amazing since I know that so many different people will be sampling it.
These little pies are filled with creamy chicken, broccoli, and red peppers. The flavor is fantastic, and I adore the creaminess from the filling with the flaky crust of the pies.

I know that these will be the perfect solution to your Holiday Appetizer Problem, and even if you don’t have a party to attend, you could always make one big pie for a Holiday dinner that is sure to impress.

Mini Savory Chicken Handpies
Recipe by Me

2 Tb  butter
2 Clove Garlic
2 tub Knorr Homestyle Chicken  Stock
1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
8 Oz Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 Cup Half and Half or Whole Milk
Pinch of Salt and pepper
1 Large, cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 Cup Broccoli, chopped
1 Tb Fresh Parsley, Chopped (if you use dry only use 1 ts)

1 Savory Pie Crust (recipe at the end of the post or use any you like)

Place the butter, and the Knorr Homestyle Chicken Stock in a saute pan over medium heat. Once melted add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the red pepper, and saute another 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the cream cheese, milk, and seasonings. Whisk to combine and remove from the heat.
Add the chicken, broccoli, and parsley in a large bowl with the creamy mixture and fold all together. Set aside.

Heat the oven to 425.

Roll out the pie crust, and using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut circles out of the dough. I just use a regular drinking glass to get the little circles. Place a little filling, about a tablespoon, in the center of a circle. Place another circle on top and press around the edges to seal it shut. Use a fork to go around the sides to create a tiny version of a pie crust. Use the scraps to create leaves, stars, etc as a decorative topping.

Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 20-30 minutes (ours took about 26, but it depends on the size of the pie)

Savory Pie Crust

Place the flour into a mixing bowl with the shortening. Cut together until it looks like corn meal. 
Then, in a 1 cup measuring cup, combine 1/2 egg (slightly beaten), and apple cider vinegar.  Fill the cup with cold water up to 1/2 cup.  Combine the wet and dry ingredients & stir with a fork until combined.  Then use your hands to clump the dough together in a ball. 
Flour the counter and roll out the dough.