Pesto Chicken Puff Pastry Packets

Ingredients

• 1 package puff pastry (such as Jus-Rol® (13.68 ounce))
• 2 cup rotisserie chicken (shredded, cooked)
• 0.33 cup pesto (or to taste)
• 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded)
• 1 egg white (lightly beaten)
• 1 tsp poppy seeds

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheet and cut into 4 to 6 squares (depending on size preference).

3. 3

   Adjust the square so it's a diamond shape, with the bottom point right in front of you.

4. 4

   Place an equal amount of shredded chicken, a spoonful of pesto, and a sprinkle of Swiss cheese down the center of each pastry diamond.

5. 5

   Fold the 2 opposite corners over filling so they meet in the middle, forming a neat football-shaped parcel, then press together to seal.

6. 6

   Brush the top of each parcel with egg white for shine, then sprinkle with poppy seeds.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until puff pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

The recipe yields 4 to 6 packets depending on how large you cut the pastry squares. Let the packets rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set slightly.

Nutrition per serving

• main dish
• appetizer
• chicken
• puff pastry
• baked
• easy dinner
• savory