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Jack O' Lantern Chicken Pies
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Jack 'O Lantern Chicken Pies & Green Mashed Potatoes

These Jack o Lantern chicken pies are perfect for a fall or Halloween themed dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holiday
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 862kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

For the Pies:

  • 1 tablespoon 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 salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 package frozen pie crust 2 crusts, thawed
  • 1 egg

For the Potatoes:

  • 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 teaspoons salt divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup mixed green herbs like basil, cilantro, tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1-2 jalapenos seeds removed (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 862kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 2831mg | Potassium: 1653mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13618IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 5mg