Best 5 Stuffed Chicken With Pastry Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our delectable stuffed chicken with pastry crust, a dish that combines the savory flavors of succulent chicken, aromatic herbs, and a flaky, golden-brown pastry crust. This recipe elevates the classic chicken dinner to new heights, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Discover the secrets behind this exceptional dish, from preparing the flavorful stuffing to creating the perfect pastry crust that encapsulates the tender chicken. Elevate your cooking skills and impress your loved ones with this stunning entrée that promises to tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories around the dinner table. In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations to suit different preferences, including a vegetarian option with a flavorful vegetable stuffing and a gluten-free alternative using a delectable almond flour crust.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY



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You'll never believe a dish this scrumptious, comforting and impressive-looking could be made with just five ingredients! It offers such an easy way to entertain friends. -Gina Hobbs, Tifton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken tenderloins
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup spreadable spinach and artichoke cream cheese
4 slices Muenster cheese, halved
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut into four squares. , Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese into the center of each square; top with Muenster cheese and chicken., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over edges. Bring opposite corners of pastry over each bundle; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. , Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN POT PIE WITH PUFF PASTRY



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A farmhouse favorite! This old-fashioned chicken pot pie with puff pastry has a flaky, golden brown crust and a creamy chicken and vegetable filling.

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

⅓ cup salted butter
⅓ cup finely-diced onion
⅓ cup finely-diced celery
½ teaspoon minced fresh garlic ((about 1 small clove))
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup whole milk, at room temperature
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme ((or about 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves))
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 ½ cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
½ of a (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons water
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the recipe, Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 595 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g

STUFFED PIZZA CRUST



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

One 1-pound loaf store-bought frozen bread dough, thawed and left to rise according to the package instructions
All-purpose flour, for dusting
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Large pinch kosher salt
Arrabbiata Sauce, recipe follows, cooled
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
14 slices pepperoni, chopped
10 pieces string cheese, each cut in half to make 2 shorter pieces
1 egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
Fresh basil leaves, for serving
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small to medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
Two 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Roll and stretch out the risen dough on a floured work surface into a rope about 31 inches long. Press a rolling pin into the dough to create a trench and roll it to a rectangle about 3 inches wide.
  • Keeping a 1/2-inch border on each long side of the dough, smear the remaining dough with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread the surface with a nice thin layer of the Arrabbiata Sauce, then sprinkle with the Parmesan, mozzarella and pepperoni. Arrange the string cheese pieces on top in a double line. Fold the long sides of the dough up over the center (over the string cheese) and pinch the edges together well so there's no leakage. Bring the ends together to form a circle.
  • Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil. Carefully transfer the dough circle to the prepared baking sheet, flipping it over before putting it on the sheet so the seam side is down. Brush the egg wash over the surface of the dough. Bake until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a board to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Arrange the tomato slices and basil leaves in concentric circles in the middle of the pizza crust ring and serve with a dish of the remaining Arrabbiata Sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat until hot and add the olive oil. Throw in the red pepper flakes and onions, give them a stir and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, whisking to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid reduces by half. Add the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Add a pinch of sugar and some salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POTPIE



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When my wife is craving comfort food, I whip up this chicken pot pie with puff pastry. It's easy to make, sticks to your ribs and delivers soul-satisfying flavor. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream, divided
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (about 10 ounces)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut 1 sheet crosswise into six 2-in. strips; cut remaining sheet lengthwise into five 2-in. strips. On a baking sheet, closely weave strips to make a 12x10-in. lattice. Freeze while making filling., Toss chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and herbs; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in vegetables, lemon juice, chicken and the remaining salt and pepper; return to a boil. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. oblong baking dish. Top with lattice, trimming to fit., Whisk together egg yolk and remaining cream; brush over pastry. Bake, uncovered, until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden brown, 45-55 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if pastry starts getting too dark. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN AND LEEK CASSEROLE



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The star in this casserole is the leeks with their soft, sweet, and subtle flavor giving a wonderful base for the chicken and spices. Using a box of puff pastry adds a wonderful, light crunch that will win your taste buds over.

Provided by analyticalblonde

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large leek, sliced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
2 ½ cups milk
4 tablespoons salted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 106.8 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will make the cooking process much smoother and less stressful.
  • Choose the Right Chicken: For this recipe, it is best to use a whole chicken that is about 3-4 pounds. Make sure the chicken is free-range and organic, if possible.
  • Season the Chicken Generously: Don't be afraid to season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken and make it more delicious.
  • Stuff the Chicken Tightly: When you are stuffing the chicken, make sure to do it tightly so that the stuffing doesn't fall out during cooking.
  • Use a Pastry Crust That is Not Too Thick: The pastry crust should be just thick enough to hold the stuffing in, but not so thick that it overpowers the flavor of the chicken.
  • Bake the Chicken Until Golden Brown: Bake the chicken until the pastry crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. This will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Let the Chicken Rest Before Serving: After the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Stuffed chicken with pastry crust is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure your stuffed chicken turns out perfectly every time. So next time you are looking for a show-stopping dish, give this recipe a try!

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