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    Chicken and Spinach in Puff Pastry

    By Julia | Updated: Feb 13, 2019 | Published: Feb 13, 2019 | 15 Comments

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    Chicken and Spinach in Puff Pastry - a perfect appetizer or dinner!  Your family will love these puffs stuffed with chicken, spinach, and Parmesan!  An easy meal made with just 6 ingredients!

    chicken and spinach puff pastry

     

    Chicken and spinach go so well together. Just take a look at this Hasselback chicken with Spinach, Bacon, and Cream Cheese.  And, if you wrap the chicken and spinach into a flaky puff pastry and add Parmesan cheese - you get cute chicken puffs that you see on the photos.

    This chicken puff pastry is so ridiculously easy to make.  You don't even have to make your own puff pastry.  Just buy it at the store.  You can use skinless boneless chicken breast, tenderloins, or chicken thighs.  Or, use leftover cooked chicken, shredded chicken, or rotisserie chicken.  This simple recipe is totally flexible on what kind of chicken you can use.  Just throw in whatever you have in your fridge!

    The flavors are amazing.  The chicken is seasoned with paprika.  Then, it's mixed with spinach and shredded Parmesan cheese.  Flaky puff pastry wrapped around the chicken is so delicious!  These chicken puffs are a great party food.  Or, make them for dinner.  Your family will fall in love with these!

    chicken and spinach puff pastry

    Chicken Puff Pastry

    • 6 ingredients.  Here is what you need to make chicken puffs: olive oil, chicken, paprika, spinach, Parmesan cheese, puff pastry sheets.  That's it! Comfort food made with only 6 ingredients!
    • 30 minutes of prep.  Make the simple chicken and spinach filling and assemble the puff pastry pockets in 30 minutes!  Then, bake them in the oven for about 20 minutes.
    • Party food.  Want to make something easy that looks great to impress your friends?  This chicken puff pastry is a great choice for parties, picnics, or potlucks.
    • Perfect for leftover cooked chicken.  This is a perfect recipe to use up any chopped cooked chicken that you already have in your fridge.   You can also use shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken.
    • Make ahead meal.  Chicken puff pastry can be made ahead and refrigerated.  You can also freeze these.

    How to thaw frozen puff pastry

    Puff pastry is usually kept frozen.  Here is how to quickly defrost frozen puff pastry:

    1. Remove frozen puff pastry from the freezer.
    2. Separate puff pastry sheets from one another.
    3. Place each puff pastry sheet on a separate plate.
    4. Allow the puff pastry to thaw.  It should take about 30 minutes.

    chicken and spinach in puff pastry

    Variations and Substitutions

    • Don't have spinach?  Use other greens, such as kale or Swiss chard.
    • Use either uncooked or cooked chicken.  You can use skinless boneless chicken breast, tenderloins, or chicken thighs.  Or, use leftover cooked chicken, shredded chicken, or rotisserie chicken.
    • Use any type of cheese.  Cheddar, Feta, Parmesan, Goat cheese, Swiss cheese, or Mozzarella.
    • Spices.  Use paprika, chili powder, or Italian seasoning.

    Cooking tips

    • Do not overfill the puff pastry rectangles with the filling.  Make sure there is enough space around the edges for you to seal the puff pastry pockets.
    • Do not overstretch the puff pastry.  This will result in holes and the filling with leak out of the puff pastry pockets.
    • Make ahead tip. Make the chicken and spinach filling ahead of time and then assemble chicken puffs right before you're ready to bake and serve!

    How to store and reheat chicken puff pastry

    • Refrigerate for up to 5 days.  Store chicken puff pastry refrigerated in a covered air-tight container.
    • Freeze in air-tight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 2 months.
    • Reheat in the microwave oven for 30 seconds. 
    • Reheat in the preheated oven at 350 F for 15 minutes.  The texture is better if you reheat in the regular oven vs. in the microwave oven.
    • If reheating after having frozen chicken puff pastry, bake in the preheated oven at 375 F for 35 minutes or a bit longer, without thawing.

    chicken and spinach in puff pastry

    Side dishes

    Below are side dishes that go well with chicken puff pastry:

    • Garlic Green Beans and Bacon
    • Roasted Asparagus with Asiago Cheese and Bacon
    • Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Basil Pesto
    • Strawberry Spinach Salad

    How to make an egg wash

    • Ingredients for egg wash: 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of water.
    • To make an egg wash, lightly beat 1 egg in a small bowl with a fork.  Mix thoroughly with 1 teaspoon of water.
    • Why make an egg wash?  Egg wash adds shine and golden color to the pastry.  It's optional to use egg wash.
    • Why mix the egg with water?   Mixing the lightly beaten egg with a small amount of water will result in a lighter golden color once applied to the pastry surface.  Using just the egg will result in a darker color.

    How to make chicken puff pastry

    1) First, make the chicken and spinach filling. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet, add ½ pound of chicken. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and ½ teaspoon of paprika. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.  Shred the chicken.

    cooked chicken with paprika in a skillet

    2) Add 6 oz spinach to the same skillet.

    cooked chicken with spinach in a skillet

    3) Cook, constantly stirring until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

    cooked chicken seasoned with paprika with spinach in a skillet

    4) Add ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and combine with the chicken and spinach.

    chicken with spinach, Parmesan cheese, in a skillet

    5) Next, assemble chicken puff pastry. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 rectangles.  Place rectangles on the parchment paper lined sheet.

    puff pastry sheet cut in 4 rectangles on baking sheet

    6) Place chicken and spinach filling on one half of each rectangle.  Make sure to not overfill. You might have leftover filling.

    puff pastry rectangles with spinach and chicken filling on baking sheet

    7) Fold the other half of each rectangle over the filling to close.  Pinch the edges to seal.  You can quickly dip your fingers in a glass of water to help seal the edges.

    folding the edges of the chicken puff pastry rectangles on baking sheet

    8) Brush with egg wash (OPTIONAL).

    9) Bake for 20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown.

    egg wash on top of chicken puff pastry on baking sheet

    chicken and spinach in puff pastry
    4.80 from 48 votes

    Chicken and Spinach in Puff Pastry

    Chicken and Spinach in Puff Pastry - a perfect appetizer or dinner!   Your family will love these cheesy puffs stuffed with chicken, spinach, and Parmesan!  Only 6 ingredients!
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 puffs
    Calories per serving 415 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ pound chicken breast or tenderloins, skinless boneless
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 6 oz spinach
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
    • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 375 F.

    Make chicken and spinach filling

    • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet on medium heat.
    • Add chicken breasts or tenderloins.  Season with a pinch of salt and paprika.  Cook for about 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.  Shred the chicken.
    • Add spinach to the same skillet.  Cook, constantly stirring, on medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
    • Add shredded Parmesan cheese and combine with the chicken and spinach.

    Assemble puff pastry

    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 rectangles.  You will have 8 rectangles in total.  Place these rectangles on a parchment paper lined sheet.
    • Place chicken and spinach filling on one half of each rectangle.  Make sure to not overfill.  You might have leftover filling.
    • Fold the other half of each rectangle over the filling to close.  Pinch the edges to seal.  You can quickly dip your fingers in a glass of water to help seal the edges.
    • Bake for 20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Chicken and Spinach in Puff Pastry
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    415
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    27
    g
    42
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    22
    mg
    7
    %
    Sodium
     
    302
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    266
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    13
    g
    26
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2115
    IU
    42
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    6.4
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    103
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    2.3
    mg
    13
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Lisa Bymark

      May 09, 2024 at 8:07 pm

      This was amazing! I will definitely put it on my dinner rotation!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 13, 2024 at 11:12 am

        So glad you loved it, Lisa!!

        Reply
    2. Betty

      February 06, 2023 at 10:01 pm

      Sounds delicious except the spinach. What can replace it?
      Thanks,
      Betty

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 7:01 pm

        Betty, you can use arugula, kale, or Swiss chard.

        Reply
    3. Laura K Howe

      March 22, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      Why is there bacon in all the photos but not in the recipe?

      Reply
      • soonerloyal

        February 09, 2023 at 1:19 pm

        What might look like bacon is chicken cooked with paprika. Paprika colors the chicken red-orange.

        Reply
        • Julia

          February 13, 2023 at 6:42 pm

          That is correct. There is no bacon - just the chicken cooked with paprika.

          Reply
    4. Renita Smith

      March 17, 2021 at 3:17 am

      I love these.. . .. tasty dinner pastry parcels..
      Been looking for something lime this...

      Reply
    5. Denise La Frossia

      February 15, 2021 at 10:33 pm

      great recipe! my family loved it!

      Reply
    6. M

      July 24, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    7. Matt Robinson

      June 28, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      I swear I want to put anything into puff pastry. It’s so fun and the boys always love it, so I’m adding this to my list. Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Mary

      April 16, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you! This recipe is just what I needed. Love it!!!

      Reply
    9. ZOE

      March 29, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      Just needed a recipe to use up some spinach and chicken, so gave this a go - I used a tub of Philadelphia instead of normal cheese -LOVED IT !! was really good and we will definitely be doing it again ! Thank you

      Reply
    10. carol

      February 19, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      i love ur recipes! going to cook it tonight

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 22, 2019 at 9:30 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply

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