Ingredients
Scale
Before we jump into the cooking, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or provolone works well)
- 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite veggies or spices! Cooking is all about creativity, and I love experimenting with different flavors.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, chimichurri sauce, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over and seal the edges, crimping for decoration.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite veggies or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free puff pastry)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg