Description
Golden, flaky puff pastry parcels filled with creamy basil pesto chicken and melted mozzarella cheese. These elegant yet easy-to-make parcels are perfect for entertaining or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the parcels.
- Prepare Filling – In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, basil pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Cut Pastry – Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Fill Parcels – Spoon an equal amount of the chicken and pesto filling into the center of each puff pastry square.
- Seal Parcels – Carefully fold the corners of each square over the filling to enclose it completely, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- Egg Wash – Brush the tops of each pastry parcel with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Bake – Arrange the parcels on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
Notes
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for extra depth of flavor.
- Serve these parcels alongside a fresh green salad or warm tomato soup for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
