Description
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Puff is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans all wrapped in flaky pastry. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for picnics or family gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. With each bite, you’ll experience a creamy filling that’s both savory and sweet, making it an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 sheets puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the chicken breasts in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred once cooled.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with cranberries, pecans, celery, and mayonnaise until well combined.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spoon two tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto one half of each pastry square. Fold over and seal with a fork.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and brush lightly with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg