Pesto Chicken Puff Pasties
Indulge in the flaky, buttery perfection of Pesto Chicken Puff Pasties—an effortless yet elegant recipe that’s perfect for appetizers, lunches, or light dinners. Featuring a savory filling of tender shredded chicken tossed with rich, aromatic basil pesto and gooey mozzarella cheese, these handheld delights are wrapped in golden, puffed pastry for a mesmerizing crunch in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simple folding technique, these pasties deliver gourmet flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re hosting a party or craving comfort food with a twist, these Pesto Chicken Puff Pasties are a crowd-pleasing fusion of crisp pastry and creamy, herby goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 0.5 cups Basil pesto
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets to smooth them out. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares (for a total of 12).
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken-pesto mixture onto the center of each pastry square.
Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal. Make small slits on top of each pasty to allow steam to escape during baking.
Transfer the sealed pasties to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
Remove the pasties from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 671 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*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.
