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Spooky Skull Chicken Pies

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Turn a comforting classic into a spooky Halloween dinner with these skull-shaped chicken pot pies! A creamy chicken and veggie filling hides beneath a delicately detailed pie crust, forming eerie edible skulls that are golden, flaky, and rich in flavor. Every bite has that perfect mix of buttery crust and savory goodness, paired with a unique twist that’ll impress any ghost or goblin at the table.
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Updated on Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:22:58 GMT
A golden skull-shaped pastry packed with a tasty mix of chicken and veggies, plated on dark dishware. Pin it
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Channel some spooky fun with these skull-shaped chicken pot pies! They’re loaded with creamy chicken filling and bring a cool surprise to any Halloween hangout. Friends and family will love them.

INGREDIENTS

  • Onion Powder: 2 teaspoons, gives a yummy, savory punch.
  • Black Pepper: 1.5 teaspoons, for that little bit of kick.
  • Cream of Chicken Soup: 1 can (10.5 ounces), makes everything smooth.
  • Frozen Mixed Veggies: 1/2 cup, for a pop of color and good stuff.
  • Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless): 1 pound, your protein star.
  • Crescent Dough Sheets: 2 cans (8 ounces each), shape these into little skulls.
  • Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon, helps the other flavors shine.
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, seasons it all just right.
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup: 1 can (10.5 ounces), makes things even creamier and richer.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 9:
Wait about 5 minutes, then pop those pies out of the skull mold.
Step 8:
Slide those skulls into the oven for half an hour.
Step 7:
Push down gently on your skull shapes to snug them up.
Step 6:
Fill with about half a cup, then fold the dough over to seal them.
Step 5:
Grab a dough piece, press it into the skull form, and let a bit hang over the sides.
Step 4:
Roll your dough out and cut it into four even pieces.
Step 3:
Toss all the filling stuff (skip the dough) in with your shredded chicken and mix.
Step 2:
Cook your chicken and shred it up.
Step 1:
Fire up your oven and heat it to 375°F.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • If you’ve got leftovers, stash ‘em in a sealed container in the fridge and they’ll be good for three days.
  • Serve up those pies hot out of the oven—they taste awesome that way.
  • Heat up leftovers in the oven or microwave whenever you want another bite.
  • Add a crisp salad or some garlic bread on the side to round things out.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • According to Gordon Ramsay, adding some fresh chopped herbs can really boost the taste.
  • Rachael Ray likes to throw in a splash of hot sauce if you want a spicy punch.
  • Ina Garten says it’s smart to let the filling chill out for a few minutes before covering it with dough.

VARIATIONS

  • Go for mozzarella or pepper jack cheese inside for a cheesy kinda flavor.
  • Switch up your shapes using different molds for any style you want.
  • Feel like mixing up the protein? Toss in some cooked beef or your favorite veggies instead.

Spooky Skull Chicken Pies

Savory chicken filling meets buttery crescent dough in these Skull Chicken Pies, delivering creepy fun for your Halloween spread.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Appetizers

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 individual pies shaped like skulls)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 pound chicken, no skin or bones.
02 2 seamless Crescent Dough Sheets (8 oz each).
03 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
04 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper.
05 1/2 cup of frozen mixed veggies.
06 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
07 2 teaspoons powdered onion.
08 10.5 oz can of chicken cream soup.
09 10.5 oz can of mushroom cream soup.

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 375°F.

Step 02

Shred the cooked chicken into pieces.

Step 03

Combine the shredded chicken with the soups, spices, and vegetables—skip the Crescent Dough for now.

Step 04

Unroll the Crescent Dough and slice it evenly into 4 parts.

Step 05

Press one section of dough into the skull mold, leaving an extra flap around the edges.

Step 06

Spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mix into the skull and cover it by folding the dough flap back over it.

Step 07

Push the dough down firmly over the skull to seal it shut.

Step 08

Pop it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 09

Wait 5 minutes to cool before carefully removing from the molds.

Notes

  1. Check that the chicken is completely cooked before you shred it.
  2. Switch up the veggies with ones you love most.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
  • Protein: 20 g