Chicken Puffs

Name: Chicken Puffs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tsp dried parsley; 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed; 1 large egg; 1 tsp water

Flaky puff pastry encases a savory, creamy chicken filling seasoned with herbs and spices. These delightful bites are perfect as an appetizer or a light snack.

50 minEasyServes 12200 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenStandardLow CarbLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp dried parsley
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tsp water

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp dried parsley. Mix until well combined to create the chicken filling.
3

On a lightly floured surface, unroll 2 sheets thawed puff pastry. Cut each sheet into 9 squares (3x3 grid).
4

Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto one half of each pastry square. Fold the other half of the pastry square over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
5

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tsp water to make the egg wash.
6

Arrange the prepared chicken puffs on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg wash.
7

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. The internal temperature of the filling should reach 165°F (74°C).
8

Serve warm.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Chicken Puffs need?

For Chicken Puffs, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 7. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Chicken Puffs look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until golden brown and puffed. A reading of 165 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Chicken Puffs?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Chicken Puffs uses 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded.

Can I make Chicken Puffs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chicken Puffs is 8 oz cream cheese, softened. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Chicken Puffs keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Chicken Puffs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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