Chicken in Potato Baskets

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

These petite pies with their hash brown crusts are so pretty that I like to serve them for special luncheons. Chock-full of meat and vegetables in a creamy sauce, they're a meal-in-one...and a great way to use up left-over chicken or turkey. —Helen Lamison Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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Chicken in Potato Baskets

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Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 4-1/2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • filling:
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
    • 2 cups 2% milk
    • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
    • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, salt and pepper. Press into six greased 10-oz. custard cups; set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add the flour, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce and basil. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and peas. Spoon into prepared crusts.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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