Surprise Packages
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Surprise Packages—flaky, golden puff pastry pockets filled with a creamy, savory blend of tender chicken, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, and sautéed vegetables like carrot and zucchini. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, oregano, and a touch of black pepper, these hand-held delights strike the perfect balance between comfort food and gourmet flair. With a quick 20-minute prep time and just 25 minutes in the oven, this versatile recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, party appetizers, or family gatherings. Serve them warm with a crisp side salad or your favorite dipping sauce for a meal that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious. These chicken puff pastry packages are a surefire way to impress your guests while keeping things simple and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 400 grams chicken breast
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Finely dice the chicken breast into small cubes. Peel the carrot and grate it. Grate the zucchini as well, then finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
Add the grated carrot, zucchini, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed chicken and vegetables with cream cheese and shredded mozzarella. Stir until evenly mixed.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (you should have 8 squares in total).
Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken and vegetable mixture in the center of each pastry square.
Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pinching them together in the center to create a ‘package.’ Ensure the edges are sealed to prevent leakage.
Transfer the packages to the prepared baking sheet.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to lightly coat the tops of the packages with the beaten egg. This will give them a golden, shiny finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Let the Surprise Packages cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a side salad or dipping sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 992 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*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.
