Description
Savory chicken and mushroom pastry delivers comfort wrapped in golden, flaky layers of buttery perfection. Crisp pastry and rich, creamy filling promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 4 ounces (113 grams) mushrooms, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 whisked egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Seasoning and Pastry:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 packages puff pastry shells
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature, then sizzle mushrooms until they release moisture and become tender and golden.
- Transfer sautéed mushrooms to a mixing vessel and incorporate shredded chicken, mozzarella, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, dill, seasoning, and ground pepper, folding gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Arrange thawed pastry shells across a parchment-lined baking tray, ensuring they are spaced without touching.
- Carefully spoon the luxurious chicken-mushroom blend into each delicate pastry shell, mounding slightly to create an appetizing profile.
- Whisk egg with a splash of water, then delicately brush the exposed pastry edges and tops with the glossy mixture to ensure a rich, burnished finish.
- Position the filled tray in a preheated oven set at 390°F, allowing the shells to transform into crisp, flaky parcels with a golden exterior.
- Monitor pastries for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for a deep amber coloration and crisp, puffy texture indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily before transferring to a serving platter, presenting these elegant appetizers while they remain warm and inviting.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or jackfruit for a vegetarian version that maintains the same creamy, savory texture.
- Use gluten-free puff pastry to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Consider reducing mayonnaise and replacing with Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-calorie option that still keeps the filling moist and rich.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like chives or parsley on top after baking to enhance the fresh, bright flavor and visual appeal of the pastry shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg