Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring savory chicken thighs, creamy cheese, and flaky pastry, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Store-bought puff pastry
- Fresh mushrooms (cremini or button)
- Fresh garlic
- Yellow or white onion
- Fresh thyme or parsley
- Butter
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat, add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown, then add diced chicken thighs, seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes, then stir in cheese to melt.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry until thin but sturdy.
- Cut pastry into squares or circles, place filling in the center, fold over and crimp edges to seal.
- Place on a baking sheet, brush with butter, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving, garnishing with herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for firm tofu or add more vegetables. Allow filling to cool before wrapping in pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, pastry, cheese, comfort food, family recipe