Flaky Chicken Pastry Puffs
These flaky chicken pastry puffs are the perfect handheld treat for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in, featuring a buttery puff pastry and savory chicken filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastry puffs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir until well combined.
- On a floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets slightly to even out the thickness.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into squares (about 3×3 inches).
- Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pinching them together to create a sealed puff.
- Use a pastry brush to apply a thin layer of beaten egg over the tops of the puffs.
- Place the puffs on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the pastry puffs cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Work quickly to keep the puff pastry cold for flaky layers. Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent bursting during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry puff
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 8
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