Chicken And Asparagus Pastries
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description
These Chicken And Asparagus Pastries are just DE-LICIOUS and a rather nice change from the usual sausage rolls! Once cooked, these little treats may be frozen for later enjoyment, or they can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack option, these pastries are both convenient and flavorful.
Recipe Details
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, < 30 Mins, Refrigerator, Freezer, Easy
- Yield: 48-50 Yummy Chicken And Asparagus Pastries
Ingredients
- 4 puff pastry sheets
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 50g cheese, grated
- 1 egg, beaten
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 119.4
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 5.7mg
- Sodium: 59.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.9g
Instructions
- Prepare Pastry: Cut each pastry sheet into 4 strips, and then cut each strip crossways to give 3 rectangles.
- Roll Out Pastry: Roll each rectangle on a lightly floured surface until they measure approximately 3″ x 6″.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped asparagus, sour cream, chives, and grated cheese. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Fill Pastry: Spoon a teaspoon of the filling mixture onto each rolled-out pastry rectangle.
- Fold Pastry: Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg. Fold in the long sides first, and then fold in the ends to form ‘parcels’.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to moderate heat.
- Arrange Pastries: Place the prepared pastries seam side down on greased oven trays.
- Bake: Shortly before serving, brush each pastry with beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
These Chicken And Asparagus Pastries are a delightful combination of flaky pastry and savory filling, making them a perfect addition to any lunch or snack spread. Enjoy them warm from the oven, or freeze them for later enjoyment!
