Quick and easy one pan chicken puff pastry recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in 30 minutes. Flaky golden brown pastry is filled with cheese, leftover Mexican shredded chicken and jalapenos. Also known as chicken puffs or chicken patties or chicken parcels.
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The flaky pastry and the bold filling flavors are the absolute perfect combination in an appetizer. I love including these in my charcuterie party appetizer boards and they are always the first to disappear. These Cranberry Brie Bites (One Pan) and Cheesy Spinach Puffs (One Pan) also celebrate the greatness of puff pastry.
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Key ingredients
- Puff pastry- It needs to be thawed before you are ready to use in this recipe.
- Chicken- I like to use leftover Mexican shredded chicken but you can get creative with other flavors. I think shredded spicy Indian chicken would be delicious as well.
- Jalapenos- This adds a little spicy kick. Be sure to deseed them to prevent the spice factor from becoming overwhelming.
- Cheese- Shredded Mexican cheese blend compliments the other flavors perfectly in this recipe.
Variations
- Try other cheese- Such as pepper jack, queso fresco, or chihuahua cheese.
- Add herbs- Such as cilantro, chives, or Mexican spice basil.
- Add other meat- Use leftover steak such as these Garlic Butter Steak Bites, or even pulled pork.
- Add bacon- The crumbles add a lovely salty addition.
- Add vegetables- Such as caramelized onions, corn, or roasted diced green peppers.
- Make rolls or other shapes- Such as triangles, half-circles, or whole circles.
- Make one big puff pastry- Do this instead of creating individual bites. Then, prior to serving, slice this large pastry in front of your guests. It's so much fun!
How to make easy one pan chicken puff pastry recipe?
- Unroll puff pastry- Cut square pieces.
- Prepare chicken mixture- And fill one square.
- Add second square piece- On top of the filling.
- Seal- By pressing the sides tightly.
- Bake- Until golden brown.
What to serve with them?
- This is delicious on its own as an appetizer but you can also serve alongside dips such as Easy Queso Dip (One Pot) or Salsa Verde (Blender) . Some other dipping sauces are plain ketchup or sweet chili sauce.
- It is also a fantastic side dish for soups. Try it alongside this Instant Pot Mexican Soup or this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup (One Pot) or this Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup.
- Stews, pot roasts and chilis are another nice accompaniment because they have a lot of liquid or broth that can be absorbed into the puffs. Try this Easy Beef Stew or this Easy Chili.
Tips and techniques
- How do I know when the chicken puff pastry is done? They are typically done when they become golden brown on top and firm along the edges and they also rise and become "puffy."
- Adjust amount of jalapenos- Add more or less according to your liking. You can even leave them out completely if you don't like them. Deseed them if you can't handle the spice.
- How many squares do I cut in total? There should be 18 (3x3inch) squares. This means 9 squares per sheet of pastry puff.
- Make sure the edges are pressed together- Because this prevents the filling and cheese from oozing out from the sides during baking.
- Line baking trays with parchment paper- Because this prevents sticking and burning. Also, don't use wax paper because that can catch fire in the oven.
- Don't over-fill-Â Because the filling can leak out during baking and make a mess.
Recipe FAQs
No, do not do this because this releases all the steam and will cause the pastry to become flat. For this recipe, you want a puffy flaky crust.
If you leave uncooked puff pastry out for too long before using it, the dough will become soggy because the butter will melt. Simply chill it in the fridge to solidify butter again. Another reason could be they were baked too close together and didn't get a chance to evenly bake and air out. Furthermore, another reason is that the filling was heavily water-based and that excess liquid got absorbed into the pastry.
Yes, this is very important because if it's not thawed, it would be rock solid and you can't cut it and it will break if you try to put force.
Storage
- Refrigerate- They taste best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. They will not be as crispy.
- Freeze- This is not recommended because the pastry will become soggy upon thawing.
- Reheat- In the toaster oven or air fryer for just a short time, watching like a hawk, to make sure it doesn't burn. You can also reheat them in the microwave but it will not be as crispy.
- Make ahead- These can be assembled 1 day in advance and stored in a sealed container in the fridge. Bake about 20-30 minutes before serving.
More One Pot Appetizers
- Mini Cheese Balls (One Bowl)
- Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (One Pan)
- Best Bruschetta Recipe (One Bowl)
- Homemade French Onion Dip (One Pot)
- Caprese Skewers (One Pan)
Recipe
Easy One Pan Chicken Puff Pastry
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Ingredients
- 1 package Puff pastry 2 sheets, Thawed
- Leftover Mexican Shredded chicken
- 1-2 Jalapenos Deseeded, Finely chopped, Optional
- 1 cup Shredded cheese Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Unroll the two puff pastry sheets and cut out 9 square pieces (Dimensions: 3x3) on each sheet.
- Add a spoonful of shredded chicken on top of 9 squares.
- Sprinkle some jalapenos and shredded cheese on top of the chicken.
- Place another square piece of puff pastry on top and press the edges until the two pieces stick together.
- Place these puffs on a baking tray and bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and firm along the edges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the edges are pressed together tightly so that the filling doesn't leak during baking.Â
- You need to thaw the frozen puff pastry before using it or else it will be rock solid.Â
- Line baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.Â
- Try other cheeses.
- Instead of puff pastry, consider using pizza dough or crescent roll dough.Â
- If using jalapenos, make sure to deseed them or else the end result will be too spicy.Â
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Tastes best when served immediately but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in an air fryer or toaster oven.Â
Nutrition
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