Description
Delicious Chicken and Cheese Pastry Rolls featuring a savory blend of shredded chicken, mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, baked to golden perfection with a glossy egg wash finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 medium chicken breasts)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Pastry & Egg Wash
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or 2 if you prefer larger rolls)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet(s) on a lightly floured surface. If using one large sheet, cut it into 4 equal squares. If using two sheets, cut them into 6 rectangles or squares.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken and cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square or rectangle.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the pastry over the filling to form a neat roll, pinching the edges to seal the roll tightly. You can fold them into triangles or rectangles, depending on your preference.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each pastry roll with the egg wash to give them a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Arrange for Baking: Arrange the filled pastry rolls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the pastry rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, and enjoy the deliciously cheesy, savory flavor!
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breasts for best texture and flavor.
- Puff pastry can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores—thaw before use.
- Egg wash ensures a golden brown and glossy finish.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen; bake from frozen with an extra 5 minutes in the oven.
- Serve with a side of marinara or ranch dipping sauce if desired.
