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Chicken and Mushroom Pastry


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pastries

Description

Golden puff pastry filled with creamy chicken and mushrooms, this comforting yet elegant dish combines crisp layers with a savory, herb-infused center. Perfect for dinner parties, brunch, or a cozy family meal.


Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion finely diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 ½ cups mushrooms sliced

1 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded or diced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¾ cup milk

¼ cup heavy cream (optional)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

1 egg beaten

Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)


Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, sautéing until browned and moisture has evaporated.

2. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring to create a smooth sauce. Add cream, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, then add chicken. Mix and cook for 2 more minutes. Let cool completely.

3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry slightly and cut into equal rectangles. Spoon filling onto half, leaving a border. Cover with the remaining pastry and seal edges. Crimp with a fork.

4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and score tops for decoration.

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly. Garnish with herbs if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Cool the filling before using to avoid soggy pastry.

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Heavy cream is optional for added richness.

Freeze unbaked pastries for later use.

Chill pastries briefly before baking for better puff.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Savory Pastry
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken mushroom pastry, savory pastry, puff pastry recipe