Description
This Chicken and Mushroom Puff Pastry Delight is a savory and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and creamy cheese encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a special dinner or impressive appetizer!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Chicken and Mushroom Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (diced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet, cook diced chicken in olive oil or butter until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms with salt, pepper, and thyme until tender.
- Thicken the sauce: Sprinkle flour over the mixture, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir until thickened.
- Combine and fill: Mix in cooked chicken and cheese. Let filling cool slightly.
- Assemble pastries: Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares, add filling, fold, and seal. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate it until ready to assemble.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.
- Serve with a simple green salad or soup for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
