Creamy Chicken In Puff Pastry Food

CREAMED CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY SHELLS

Steps:

• Braise chicken in chicken broth until cooked (about 20-30 minutes). Cut into cubes.
• Strain broth and set aside.
• Bake pastry shells according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and broccoli in butter until tender; sprinkle with flour.
• Gradually stir in milk and about 1 cup of the reserved broth until blended.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add the pimientos, paprika, chicken, salt and pepper.
• Cook and stir until heated through.
• Spoon into pastry shells.

CREAMY CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• The filling can be mixed ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Just stir everything but the puff pastry and egg together in a bowl.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C or as directed on the package
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into four pieces.
• Arrange two pieces of puff pastry side by side on the baking tray and spoon half the filling onto each.
• Top with the other pieces of pastry, gently stretching to cover the filling. Press the edges together to seal.
• Brush with beaten egg.
• Bake for 25 - 30 minutes (or as directed on the package) until golden brown.

CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 430 degrees F.
• Combine cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in processor until smooth and basil is finely chopped.
• Unfold both pieces of pastry carefully.
• Roll out on lightly-floured surface to 14 x 10 inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
• Cut in half crosswise into 7 x 10 inch rectangle; repeat with second sheet of pastry.
• Spread ¼ of cheese mixture lengthwise, in approximate size of chicken breast, across center of each rectangle.
• Place chicken breast over, skinned side down.
• Lift long sides of pastry to meet in center over top of chicken; pinch overlap and short ends to enclose chicken snuggly.
• Trim away excess pastry leaving pinched overlap.
• Arrange seam side down, 2 inches apart, on a greased baking sheet; brush generously with beaten egg.
• Bake until puffed and golden and chicken is cooked through, 18-22 minutes.
• Note: Using Boursin Cheese in this recipe in place of the cream cheese is very nice, too.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN AND LEEK CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place chicken thighs, leek, carrots, celery, peas, parsley, garlic, shallot, tarragon, salt, basil, pepper, and bay leaves into a large pan. Pour in milk and stir to blend ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Cover and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain off milk and set aside in a bowl. Separate chicken and vegetables into two bowls. Tear chicken into rough chunks when cool enough to handle.
• Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour, stirring frequently and breaking up any chunks. Continue to stir and cook until thickened and golden, making a roux. Gradually add the strained milk, stirring until you have a sauce. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, then add the chicken and vegetables. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Pour chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Roll out the puff pastry and overlap the pieces to cover the casserole. Glaze the pastry with beaten egg and make several vents in the pastry using a sharp knife.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 30 to 40 minutes.

CHICKEN POT PIE W/ PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Thaw pastry according to package directions.
• Heat butter in large saucepan. Cook onion in butter until tender-crisp.
• Add flour and seasonings, mixing until smooth.
• Gradually stir in broth and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and is smoothly thickened.
• Stir in chicken and vegetables.
• Cool slightly. Spoon into baking dish.
• Place rolled out puff pastry on top and make slits for steam to escape.
• You can brush with egg white. (opt.).
• Bake on lower rack in oven @ 375*F. until filling is bubbling and crust is puffed and golden brown. 30-35 minutes.

CREAMED CHICKEN OVER PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• 1. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks. Heat small amount of oil in a skillet. Once oil is hot, add the chicken pieces, Paul Prudhommes seasoning and salt and pepper. Brown pieces on both sides and cook until done. Drain on paper towels to cool and set aside. (you can do this earlier in the day or the night before).
• 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a cookie sheet. Set aside.
• 3. Cut puff pastry sheet in half across the width, then cut on the folds, making 6 squares. Place on the cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven.
• 4. While pastry is baking, melt the butter in a sauce pan and add the flour and cook stirring for about a minute to make a roux. Mix powdered milk with water, stirring until smooth and add to the roux and continue stirring over medium heat. Once mixed, add the chicken and the veggies of your choice and cook until thickened (I used 1/2 cup of frozen peas in mine). You may also add additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
• 5. When the puff pastry is done, open the square to make two halves and put on a plate. Spoon over creamed chicken and top with a second split square. Spoon over remaining creamed chicken and garnish with crumbled bacon. Serve hot.
• 6. NOTE: If you're making this for two people, you can serve the remaining two squares of puff pastry with a little butter or you can use them to make a dessert. Either way, they're delicious!