Description
These Chicken Pot Pie Croquettes are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. Crispy on the outside and filled with a creamy, savory mixture of chicken, vegetables, and mashed potatoes, these bites are perfect for a party or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Croquettes:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in chicken, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.
- Shape the Croquettes: Form the mixture into balls or ovals, refrigerate to firm up.
- Dredge and Fry: Roll croquettes in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko. Fry until golden brown.
Notes
- Enhance with thyme or sage for extra flavor.
- Freeze before frying for make-ahead convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
