Description
A delightful breakfast pastry filled with savory chicken, gooey cheese, and aromatic herbs, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Optional vegetables (spinach or mushrooms), as desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add chicken thighs and cook until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onions, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the cheese and herbs, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares or circles.
- Spoon filling onto each pastry piece, moisten edges with water, fold, and crimp to seal.
- Brush tops with egg wash and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best results, and don’t fill too much to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pastry, chicken, breakfast, cheese, family recipe