Description
This chicken pastry recipe features a flaky, golden crust wrapped around a rich and savory chicken filling. It’s comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp dried thyme
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
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Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking to remove lumps. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
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Add the cream, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Stir in the shredded chicken and peas. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
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Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 squares for hand pies or leave whole for a large pie.
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Place filling in the center of each square (or over one side of the large sheet), leaving a border.
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Fold the pastry over to enclose the filling and crimp the edges with a fork. Cut slits in the top to vent.
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Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden brown.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Feel free to get creative with the filling! You can add mushrooms, corn, or even swap in leftover turkey for the chicken. If you’re making this ahead of time, assemble the pastries and refrigerate them (unbaked) for up to 24 hours, then bake fresh when ready to serve. For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the egg wash before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken pastry recipe, savory puff pastry, chicken hand pie, comfort food, easy chicken dinner