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Mini Chicken Pot Pies with Bacon and Marjoram

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 17 Jan 2026

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These mini chicken pot pies with bacon and marjoram offer a sophisticated twist on a classic comfort food favourite. By using shop-bought roast chicken and ready-rolled puff pastry, you can create a deeply savoury, high-protein meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The addition of applewood-smoked bacon and fresh marjoram provides a wonderful depth of flavour, while the crème fraîche creates a rich, velvety sauce that perfectly coats the tender vegetables and succulent chicken pieces.

Perfect for a midweek treat or an easy weekend dinner, these individual pies are as practical as they are delicious. Serving the filling in separate dishes ensures every person gets a generous portion of crisp, golden crust. This recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover poultry, and the inclusion of baby carrots and green beans adds a fresh, vibrant crunch to every bite. Serve immediately while the pastry is light and the filling is piping hot.

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Ingredients for Mini Chicken Pot Pies with Bacon and Marjoram

  • 5 applewood-smoked bacon slices

  • 200g chopped onion

  • 350g peeled whole baby carrots (about 325g )

  • 1 230g package trimmed haricots verts or other slender green beans, halved crosswise

  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram

  • 425ml low-salt chicken broth

  • 160ml plus 1 tablespoon crème fraîche

  • 725ml coarsely shredded chicken from 1 small purchased roasted chicken (skin removed)

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.90g package), thawed

How to make Mini Chicken Pot Pies with Bacon and Marjoram

Preheat oven to 450F. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Chop bacon. Add onion to drippings in skillet; sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients; stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to mediumhigh and boil until vegetables are almost tender and some liquid is reduced, about 8 minutes. Stir in 160ml crème fraîche, chicken, and bacon. Bring to simmer. Season with pepper. Divide among four 2-cup soufflé dishes.

Unfold puff pastry onto work surface; roll out to 12-inch square. Cut into 4 equal squares. Top filling in soufflé dishes with pastry; fold edges down onto rims of dish. Brush top of crusts (not edges) with remaining 1 tablespoon crème fraîche. Cut small X in centre of crusts; pierce all over with fork. Bake until crusts are golden brown and filling is heated through, about 22 minutes.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
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