Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels
Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels feature tender chicken tucked into flaky pastry with a creamy Dijon–cream cheese layer and a rich mushroom-onion filling. The contrast of crisp crust and juicy, well-seasoned meat makes each bite decadent yet balanced. Serve this elegant main for dinner parties, holidays, or any night you want a restaurant-worthy centerpiece.
- Prep45 min
- Cook33 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until golden and nearly cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 2
Add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir until the mushrooms release their moisture and the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a floured work surface into a 14-inch square. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square.
- 5
Mix the cream cheese and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Top each with 2 tablespoons of the mushroom mixture. Brush the edges of each square with water and wrap them around the chicken. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and slice in half before serving.
- Calories 398.58 kcal Moderate
- Protein 56.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.28 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.71 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 188.89 mg High
- Sodium 331.42 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.7 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.09 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 44.33 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source
- Potassium 24.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 98.26 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 1.58 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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