Chicken, Mushroom & Chestnut Mini Pies

Golden puff pastry tops a rich filling of chicken, mushrooms and Chestnuts in these comforting individual pies. Perfect for using up leftover turkey or creating an easy family dinner, they're packed with flavour and ideal for colder evenings.

 

Written by Carole Osbourne
Chicken, Mushroom & Chestnut Mini Pies
Ingredients
  • 300g chicken or leftover cooked turkey
  • 1 x 180g pouch Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 380g chestnut mushrooms, chopped
  • 300ml stock
  • 100ml double cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 roll ready-made puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten

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Whole Chestnuts
Whole Chestnuts
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • If using raw chicken, cook it in a frying pan for around 10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
  • Stir in the garlic, Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts and Dijon mustard, if using. Season well.
  • Sprinkle over the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually pour in the stock, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, or add cooked leftover turkey, then stir through the cream and parsley.
  • Divide the filling evenly between four 12cm ramekins.
  • Brush the rims and outer edges of the ramekins with beaten egg.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut four squares large enough to cover each ramekin.
  • Place the pastry over the filling, pressing gently around the edges to seal.
  • Brush the tops with beaten egg and cut a few small slits to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is golden, puffed and crisp. Serve hot.

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