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Chicken Potpie with Crawling Hands

Spooktacular Chicken Potpie with Crawling Hands for Halloween

Delightful Chicken Potpie with Crawling Hands, a whimsical dish perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crawling Hands
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Substitute with a milk wash for a vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Wilton Red Icing Color Can be replaced with any edible red food coloring.
  • 2 packages Frozen Puff Pastry Consider using homemade pastry or phyllo dough as alternatives.
For the Potpie Filling
  • 3 Tbsp Butter Replace with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour works well for a healthier option.
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth Feel free to use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 packages Frozen Mixed Vegetables Fresh vegetables can be chopped if you prefer.
  • 3 cups Shredded Roasted or Rotisserie Chicken Swap for tofu or beans to make it vegetarian.
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Salt Substitute with regular salt and minced garlic for a fresh taste.
  • Pepper Add to taste.

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the large egg yolk with the Wilton red icing color until vibrant; set aside.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick and cut out six hand shapes.
  4. Apply the egg yolk mixture to the fingertips of the hand shapes.
  5. Bake the Crawling Hands for about 15 minutes until golden brown; let cool on a wire rack.
  6. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Whisk in chicken broth and cook until thickened into a creamy filling.
  8. Add mixed vegetables and shredded chicken; simmer for 4 minutes.
  9. Pour filling into baking dishes and top with Crawling Hands in a playful arrangement.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftover Chicken Potpie in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best reheated in the oven.

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