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 mins
- Cook33 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 404.47 kcal High 20%
- Protein 56.65 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 6.02 g 2%
- Total Fat 16.53 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.87 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 196.27 mg High 65%
- Sodium 259.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.85 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 48.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 54.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 108.04 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 1.52 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 18 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 404.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels?
- About 1 hr 18 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 33 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 404.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels healthy?
- Puff Pastry Chicken Parcels has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 404.47 calories and 56.65 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 259.98 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.87 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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