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Cheesy Chicken Hand Pies Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 8 hand pies
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious freezer-friendly savoury chicken and cheese hand pies made with flaky puff pastry, packed with a flavorful filling of cooked chicken, spinach, ricotta, and feta cheese. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or light meal, these hand pies are easy to prepare and can be cooked in either the oven or an air fryer for convenience.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1.5 cups cooked chicken, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped roughly
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese

Pastry and Egg Wash

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (10×10 inches each)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, and feta cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  2. Cut the pastry: Unroll one sheet of puff pastry on a clean surface and cut it into 4 equal squares. Repeat for the second sheet so you have 8 squares in total.
  3. Fill and shape the hand pies: Place a portion of the chicken and cheese filling onto the center of each pastry square. Fold the pastry over the filling diagonally to form a triangle. Carefully seal the edges by pressing down firmly with a fork or your fingers to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
  4. Apply egg wash: Brush the top surface of each hand pie generously with the beaten egg. This will give the pastry a beautiful golden-brown finish once baked.
  5. Cook the hand pies: For oven baking, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. For air frying, place the hand pies in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until crisp and golden.

Notes

  • These hand pies are freezer friendly; freeze uncooked and bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • You can use either an oven or an air fryer to cook these hand pies depending on your preference and available equipment.
  • Ensure the pastry edges are sealed well to avoid filling leakage while cooking.
  • For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or parsley to the filling mixture.
  • Let the pies cool slightly before eating as the filling will be very hot.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand pie
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/cheesy-chicken-hand-pies-recipe/