Heart-Healthy Chicken Puffs
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with these Heart-Healthy Chicken Puffs! This wholesome yet satisfying recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless skinless chicken breast, sautéed with fresh spinach, onions, and garlic, all wrapped in golden, crispy whole wheat puff pastry. Enhanced with low-fat Greek yogurt for a creamy touch, these puffs are brushed with egg white for a beautiful golden finish and garnished with fresh parsley for an herbaceous flair. Packed with lean protein, hearty greens, and using heart-friendly olive oil and low-sodium chicken broth, these chicken puffs are a guilt-free delight. Quick to prepare, these 20-minute snacks are baked to crispy perfection in under 15 minutes and make a nutritious, crowd-pleasing appetizer or a light meal option. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, delicious twist on classic comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 sheet Whole wheat puff pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Chopped spinach
- 1 small Chopped onion
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 piece Egg white
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, and add chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute.
Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and add to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
On a lightly floured surface, unfold the whole wheat puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 equal squares.
Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto one half of each square.
Add a teaspoon of low-fat Greek yogurt on top of the chicken mixture in each square, then fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle. Press edges with a fork to seal.
Place the puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops with beaten egg white for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1274 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2115 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
