Mini Jack-o’-Lantern Pot Pies – Cozy Halloween Dinner Idea

These charming mini jack-o’-lantern pot pies combine the warmth of a home-cooked chicken and veggie filling with the playful spirit of Halloween. Shaped like tiny pumpkins and topped with adorable carved faces, they’re just as fun to look at as they are to eat. The buttery crust bakes to golden perfection, and the creamy filling is pure comfort food. Ideal for parties, family dinners, or an easy make-ahead meal, they’ll be the star of your autumn table.

Mini Jack-o’-Lantern Pot Pies – Cozy Halloween Dinner Idea

Festive mini pumpkin-shaped pot pies with a creamy chicken and vegetable filling, perfect for Halloween.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 44 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cooked chicken diced
• 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
• 1 cup cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 egg beaten

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Combine chicken, vegetables, soup, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Roll pie crusts and cut pumpkin shapes.
4. Cut jack-o’-lantern faces into half the pumpkin shapes.
5. Add filling to uncut pumpkins, top with face-cut crusts.
6. Seal, brush with egg wash, bake 20–25 minutes until golden.

Notes

Swap chicken for mushrooms for a vegetarian version.