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As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to embrace the flavors of fall with a fun and festive dish like Jack-O’-Lantern Chicken Pies paired with Green Goddess Mash.
These adorable chicken pies are not only delicious but also bring a playful touch to your dinner table, making them ideal for Halloween gatherings or cozy fall meals with a cute twist.
What makes this recipe a standout is its combination of whimsy and comfort. The Jack-O’-Lantern design adds a charming visual element that will impress your guests and make mealtime more enjoyable. Meanwhile, the Green Goddess Mash, made with fresh herbs and creamy potatoes, brings a refreshing flavor that complements the savory filling of the pies.
Helpful Tips
- Use Store-Bought Pastry: To save time, consider using store-bought puff pastry or pie crusts. This allows you to focus on creating the filling and the fun Jack-O’-Lantern designs without the hassle of making dough from scratch.
- Customize the Filling: Feel free to personalize the chicken filling by adding your favorite vegetables or spices. Ingredients like mushrooms, peas, or even a touch of cheese can enhance the flavor and texture of the pies.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the pies in advance and freeze them before baking. Just pop them in the oven when you’re ready to serve, and you’ll have a warm, comforting meal ready in no time!
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Jack ‘O Lantern Chicken Pies & Green Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Pies:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 10 mushrooms sliced
- 1 large sweet potato cubed
- 1 large chicken breast about 1/2 pound, cubed
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon (28 g) butter
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup (355 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 package frozen pie crust 2 crusts, thawed
- 1 egg
For the Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 teaspoons (18 g) salt divided
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup (15 g) parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup (6 g) mixed green herbs like basil, cilantro, tarragon
- 2 tablespoons (6 g) chives chopped
- 1-2 jalapenos seeds removed (optional)
- 1/4 cup (58 g) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) milk
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 g) green food coloring gel if desired
Instructions
For the Pies:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (200°C). Grease four 10-ounce ramekins.
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
- Add the garlic, butter, and flour to the pot. Stir the flour into the mixture and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Roll out the puff pastry. Cut 4 large circles large enough to fit inside your ramekins and 4 smaller circles large enough to fit on top of the ramekins.
- With a paring knife, cut out a jack-o-lantern face from the smaller rounds.
- Place the larger rounds of dough inside the ramekins, with just a little dough above the rim of the dish.
- Pour the chicken filling into each ramekin, filling about 3/4 of the way.
- Place the smaller round of dough on top of the dish and press together the edges of the dough so they are sealed.
- Beat the egg in a dish and add a few drops of water. Brush the egg wash onto the tops of the dough.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until the tops of the pies are golden. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove the pies from their dishes to serve.
For the Potatoes:
- Place a large pot filled with water on the stovetop over medium high heat. Add the potatoes to the pot, along with 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and put them back in the pot.
- Mash the potatoes to your liking, using your preferred method. Add the butter, remaining salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- In a blender, combine the garlic, parsley, herbs, chives, jalapenos (if using), sour cream, and milk. Blend until smooth. If desired, add food coloring until your desired color is achieved.
- Stir the green mixture into the potatoes until well combined.
- Serve with additional herbs as garnish.
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Notes
- The pies can be difficult to get out of the ramekins, so I suggest putting some pieces of tinfoil down so you can easily pull them out.
- Some gravy might bubble up out of the pumpkin eyes, but it will fall back down as it rests, so don’t worry about how the face looks when it comes out of the oven.
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Before You Go
Since you made it to the end of this article, you might like to see more fun Halloween recipes. Here are a few more articles we think you might enjoy.
- Halloween Monster Mac
- Spider Breadstick Bowl for Halloween
- Mummy Brie: A Halloween Treat You Can’t Resist
- Halloween Hot Dog Mummies
Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes and currently has a cookbook in development.
