Chicken Hand Pies - Island of Montreal

Chicken Hand Pies

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, and green beans), thawed

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

• 3 tbsp Island of Montreal spice blend

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

• 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Island of Montreal spice blend, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, resulting in a total of 8 squares.

4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto one half of each square, leaving a small border around the edges.

5. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

6. Transfer the hand pies to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the hand pies are golden brown and the filling is heated through. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.