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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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
Puff pastry sheets are the best for these appetizers because they are easy to use, kept in the freezer until needed, and are simple to form into the circles you need to add the filling to. They are also perfectly light and crispy.
Chicken and mushroom pies, which are a larger version of these bite-sized appetizers, originated in either France or England going back hundreds of years. Pot pie in medieval England and the torte in France are likely its predecessors.
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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Full Recipe Instructions
Chicken and Mushroom Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 4 oz mushrooms chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 pkg puff pastry shells
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 whisked egg + 1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat and sauté the chopped mushrooms until they become tender.
- In a bowl combine, the cooked mushrooms, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Place the thawed puff pastry shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and fill each shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture. Then brush with egg wash and bake at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
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Nana Bel says
can you substitute CREAM CHEESE instead of the mayo?
Dina says
Hi, I have not tried it with cream cheese but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work 🙂
Becky says
You mentioned an egg wash but don’t explain how to do it.
Dina says
Hi Becky, egg wash is just 1 egg plus roughly about 1 Tbsp of water light beaten together.
Sheri Mason says
I don’t have a 390 degree setting on my oven. I have 325, 350, 375 and 400. What temperature do you suggest? New to cooking by the way😂
Dina says
Hi Sheri 🙂 Glad to hear you are new to cooking and giving it a try! If your oven doesn’t have any option of 390 degrees F then 400 will work. Your oven may show those temperatures but you may be able to turn the dial in between those numbers. Give that a try in case it works. Let me know how this recipes turns out. 🙂
Bonnie France says
Do you remove the center cut out before filling with chicken mixture?
Dina says
Hi Bonnie, you don’t remove the center. The weight of the mushroom filling will keep it from rising, while the edges rise after baking. I hope that helps.
Marilyn says
Hi I cannot find the puff pastry as shown in your image. Can you please suggest other alternatives.?
Thx
Marilyn from BC Canada
Dina says
Hi Marilyn, I am not too sure what the grocery stores in Canada have available. Since I am from the US it is hard for me to help with alternative brands. I hope that makes sense. Honestly, any brand of puff pastry should work 🙂
Debbie says
Metro Carrie’s selection brand puff pastry. It’s called vol au vent I believe
Ria says
Hi I don’t see how the puff pastry was prepared did you cut out cicles first then add the topping then place in the oven
Dina says
Hi, the puff pastry circles were actually pushed in that shape. If you look at the ingredient image at the top of the post, you can see what they look like on the package.
Nancy says
I’m assuming the chicken should be cooked ahead of time,
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Nancy 🙂 For this recipe, I used shredded chicken which was precooked. If you wanted to use the chicken you have at home then make sure it is cooked ahead of time. I hope that helps 🙂
Mike says
Why are they called mushroom puff pastry when there is more chicken in the recipe than mushrooms?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Mike, this is an older recipe. It was just a name I gave it. But I totally see what you mean 🙂