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Delicious homemade chicken pastry recipe with a flaky golden crust, photographed from above with fresh thyme garnish. A perfect comfort food.

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
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6 pastries
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 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

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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!

Notes

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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