CHICKEN TOT PIES

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I tried to really push boundaries with this recipe, and breaking tots up into a pot pie crust was definitely one of my favorite unusual uses.

Provided by Dan Whalen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Broiled

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 ½ cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped carrot
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup instant mashed potato flakes
½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 ½ pounds frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Ore-Ida® Tater Tots®)
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon oil, celery, carrot, and onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Return chicken to skillet along with stock, butter, whipping cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then stir in potato flakes. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in parsley.
  • Put tots in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring once per minute, until defrosted and broken up, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup oil until incorporated.
  • Set six 14- to 16-oz individual baking dishes on a large baking sheet. Divide chicken mixture among dishes. Top each with tots mixture, pressing down gently to flatten into a crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly at the edges, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler to high and broil until crusts are browned and extra crisp, about 1 minute. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1316.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Maya Lagxa
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Overall, I thought these chicken tot pies were a good recipe. They were easy to make and the flavor was delicious. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Marvin Murphy
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These pies were a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal. I would recommend making them on a weekend.


mapel _hub
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I'm not a big fan of tater tots, but I really enjoyed these pies. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the tater tots were crispy and golden brown.


Rowan Afrikaner
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These pies were a great way to get my kids to eat vegetables. They loved the tater tots and the filling was packed with veggies.


Dionne Musgrove
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The chicken tot crust was a great idea! It was so much easier than making a traditional pie crust.


Johannes vatelini Kalembela
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These pies were a little too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the filling.


Md sieyam Md sieyam
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I made these pies for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Mike Mikey
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These pies were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were easy to make and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Sharyer Maqsood
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I love these chicken tot pies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. The tater tots on top are the perfect finishing touch.


nader ali
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These pies were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken and they were still delicious. The tater tots on top were crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these


Jennifer Rivera
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These chicken tot pies were just okay. The flavor was good, but the crust was a bit too soggy. I think I would have preferred a traditional pie crust. Overall, I think these pies are a good option for a quick and easy meal, but they're not my favorit


kate Dennis
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I made these last night and they were a huge success! My kids loved them and my husband even went back for seconds. The chicken tot crust was a great idea, and it was so much easier than making a traditional pie crust. I will definitely be making the


Jomy Vixo
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These chicken tot pies were a hit! They were easy to make and the flavor was delicious. I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. The tater tots on top were crispy and golden brown, and the filling was creamy and