Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Hand Pies
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Hand Pies are a fun, easy way to enjoy this popular flavor. This savory hand pies recipe can be served as an appetizer, snack, or the main meal.
Servings: 15 small hand pies
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 pie crusts
- 1 egg (lightly beaten, optional egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the cream cheese and chicken. Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined with the chicken.
- Pour in the Buffalo sauce and stir in the cheddar cheese. Cook a minute or two until everything is melted and blended.
- To make smaller hand pies, take a large circular cookie cutter and cut out 15 circles. You will have to re-roll the pie crust after making the first batch of circles in order to get 15. See recipe notes for how to cut crusts for larger hand pies.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the pieces of pie crust, keeping it in the center for smaller pies or to one side for the larger pies, both with about 1/4-inch border along the edges.
- Wet the edges of the pie crust with a little water, fold over, and seal all along the edges by pinching them together or by using the tines of a fork.
- Cut a few small slits to vent, brush with egg wash (optional), and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Let them cool a few minutes before attempting to eat them - trust me!
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Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use shredded leftover or rotisserie chicken to make the prep time quicker. Using an Instant Pot to cook the chicken yourself will make it super easy to shred.
- To make larger hand pies, roll out your pie crusts and cut them in half, then in half again, so you have 8 pieces total. When you fill these, they will be triangular and resemble a slice of pie.
- Make smaller hand pies to serve as appetizers or snacks and larger ones to serve as the main dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1hand pie | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg