Chicken and Mushroom Pastry

🥐 Chicken and Mushroom Puff Pastry Shells

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📝 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

• 4 oz mushrooms, chopped

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp black pepper

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1 garlic clove, minced or grated

• 2 packages puff pastry shells (thawed)

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• 1 egg, whisked + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté Mushrooms:
   Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped mushrooms and sauté until tender. Remove from heat.

2. Make the Filling:
   In a mixing bowl, combine:

   • Cooked mushrooms

   • Shredded chicken

   • Mozzarella cheese

   • Mayonnaise

   • Minced garlic

   • Chopped dill

   • Salt and pepper

3. Prepare the Pastry:

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   • Place thawed puff pastry shells on the sheet.

   • Fill each shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture.

   • Brush the tops with egg wash (whisked egg + water).

4. Bake:

   • Bake at 390°F (200°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden and puffed.

   • Let cool slightly before serving.

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🔁 Make Ahead & Reheating Tips

• Make Ahead:
  Prepare the chicken and mushroom filling ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.

• Reheating:
  Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and warm in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 8 minutes until heated through and crisp.