Chicken and Mushroom Pastry – Simply Home Cooked

This Chicken and Mushroom Pastry is insanely delicious and perfect for entertaining. The mix of mushroom, garlic, and chicken in a flaky crust will wow your guests and family.

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Recipe Details

I love using this recipe for Chicken and Mushroom Pastry when I need a quick and easy appetizer to serve to guests. It’s so delicious and simple, it’s become my go-to when entertaining. I’ve never met a person who can resist one of these little bites of yum.

• TASTE: Savory chicken and earthy, meaty mushrooms make this filling so flavorful. The rich mayo and mozzarella make it extra delicious.
• TEXTURE: The puff pastry shells are light and crisp. And the filling is chunky with meat, mushrooms, and melted cheese.
• TIME: There’s just 15 minutes of prep time with this recipe and 30 minutes to cook. It’s quick and convenient.
• EASE: This is really easy to make. The pre-formed shells and basic ingredients for the filling make it easy to whip up when needed for last minute guests.

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes

• Chicken– Shredded chicken breasts are best, but dark meat works, too.
• Mushrooms– You can use any type but I used portobello mushrooms, chopped.
• Garlic– Fresh cloves.
• Mozzarella cheese– Shredded.
• Mayonnaise– This holds the filling together while adding rich, creamy flavor.
• Fresh dill– This herb gives the filling great herbaceous flavor.
• Seasonings- Salt and Black pepper.
• Puff Pastry Shells– These are used for the crust. They can be found in any grocery store, in the freezer section near the desserts.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Use a different protein- You can also make this with shredded pork loin or turkey meat. Ground beef or bacon would also work.
• Substitute the cheese- I used mozzarella, but you could also use Monterey jack cheese, pepper jack, cheddar, or Swiss.
• Add other vegetables- Try making this recipe with chopped carrots, peas, or onions inside the mushroom mixture.
• Make them lighter- For a lower-calorie alternative that contains less fat, but still tastes amazing, try these Chicken and Mushroom Phyllo appetizers.

How to Make Chicken and Mushroom Pastry

• Saute chopped mushrooms. Place the olive oil in a medium pan and cook the mushrooms over medium-high heat until they are tender.
• Combine filling ingredients. Mix the mushrooms, garlic, chicken, mayonnaise, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and dill together in a bowl.
• Fill the shells. Fill each thawed puff pastry shell with a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture and then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake them. Brush each mushroom puff pastry appetizer with egg wash and bake them in the oven for 30 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pro Tip: Don’t skip the egg wash (beaten egg + water) as this gives the pastries that perfect golden brown crust.

Recipe Tips

• Use a rotisseries chicken- Save time by shredding a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken rather than cooking the chicken yourself.
• Shred block cheese- Pre-shredded cheese has starch on it to avoid sticking, but it also inhibits melting. Shred your own for the best melty filling.
• Don’t overfill them- Don’t add too much filling because you want the puff pastry to rise up on the sides like a bowl, holding the filling.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

These homemade Chicken and Mushroom Pastry bites are versatile enough to serve with anything. Enjoy them with main courses, sides, salads, or other appetizers. Here are a few suggestions:

• Meats: Serve this appetizer before a Ribeye Steak, Smoked Chicken Thighs, Pork Crown Roast, or Braised Beef Short Ribs (VIDEO).
• Salad: Pair this Chicken and Mushroom Pastry with a Spinach Pomegranate Salad, Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, Cucumber Radish Salad, or Antipasto Salad.
• Sides: Enjoy it alongside some Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or Air Fryer Green Beans.
• Other appetizers: Serve it with other appetizers, such as Eggplant Appetizers (Roll-ups), Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels, and Chicken and Mushroom Phyllo Appetizers (VIDEO).

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: If you’re short on time, you can prep these Mushroom Puff Pastries by making the chicken and mushroom filling ahead of time and then storing it in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to fill and bake the shells.

Storing: Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 minutes.

Freeze: You can freeze these appetizers in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag. They will last up to 4 months.

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