Easy & Flaky Chicken Pastry Recipe You'll Crave!
Indulge in the irresistible comfort of our Golden & Flaky Chicken Pastry Dream! This recipe delivers a perfectly crisp, buttery pastry filled with a savory, creamy chicken mixture. It's easier than you think to create this crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Get ready to experience the ultimate chicken pastry bliss!
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 minute min
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6 pastries
Calories 350 kcal
1 Large Mixing Bowl For mixing pastry dough
1 Medium Saucepan For cooking chicken filling
1 Rolling Pin For rolling out pastry
1 Baking Sheet Large, for baking pastries
Pastry Dough
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp Salt fine sea salt
- 1 cup Cold Butter unsalted, cubed
- 1/2 cup Ice Water or more as needed
Chicken Filling
- 1 lb Chicken Breast cooked and shredded or diced
- 1 cup Mixed Vegetables frozen peas, carrots, corn
- 1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 10.75 oz
- 1/2 cup Milk or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Chopped Onion yellow or white
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme optional
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
Egg Wash
- 1 Egg beaten, for egg wash
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, thyme (if using), salt, and pepper. Heat through and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles or squares to fit your desired pastry size. Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center of each pastry. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a half-moon or square shape, crimping the edges to seal. Place pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and pastry is cooked through.
Let the chicken pastries cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Chicken Pastry:
- Ensure your butter and water are very cold for flaky pastry.
- Don't overwork the pastry dough. Mix just until it comes together.
- Let the filling cool slightly before assembling to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the chicken filling.
- You can use store-bought puff pastry for a quicker version, but homemade pastry is highly recommended for the best flavor and texture.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve chicken pastries with a side salad for a complete meal.
- These pastries are also great as appetizers or for brunch.
- Reheat leftover pastries in the oven or air fryer for the best results.
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