Description
Delicious and savory Chicken and Cheese Pastry Rolls made with tender cooked chicken, gooey cheese, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect as appetizers or a light meal, these rolls combine creamy and flavorful ingredients wrapped in golden, puffed pastry for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or finely chopped)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined to create a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Roll Out Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out gently to even the thickness for consistent baking.
- Cut Pastry Strips: Cut the pastry into 3 or 4 equal strips depending on the preferred size of your rolls, ensuring each strip is wide enough to hold the filling.
- Fill Pastry: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly down the center of each pastry strip, distributing the filling evenly across all strips.
- Seal Rolls: Fold the pastry over the filling, then pinch the edges firmly to seal and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet spaced evenly apart.
- Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pastry rolls with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, shiny crust after baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they are golden brown, puffed, and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly before slicing and serving to enhance the flavor and handleability.
Notes
- Add a splash of hot sauce or Dijon mustard to the filling for an extra kick of flavor.
- These rolls work perfectly as appetizers, lunchbox treats, or paired with salad for a light dinner.
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed and kept cold before working to maintain flakiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
