Heart-Healthy Chicken Puff

Delightfully crispy and bursting with flavor, the Heart-Healthy Chicken Puff is a nutritious twist on a classic comfort food. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender, sautéed chicken breast with a medley of fresh vegetables like red bell peppers and spinach, all folded into a rich, creamy filling infused with Dijon mustard and fresh thyme. Encased in whole wheat puff pastry and baked to golden perfection, these puffs are not only wholesome but also irresistibly flaky and light. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is high in protein and made with better-for-you ingredients like low-fat cream cheese and olive oil. Ready in under an hour, these savory puffs are sure to become a family favorite for their flavor and health-conscious appeal!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece (approximately 8 ounces) Skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1 sheet Whole wheat puff pastry
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 0.5 medium, chopped Red bell pepper
• 1 cup (fresh, roughly chopped) Spinach
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon, finely chopped Fresh thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and garlic, sauté only for a minute or two until they become translucent.

Step 4

Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are no longer pink on the outside.

Step 5

Stir in the red bell pepper and spinach. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 6

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Stir in the low-fat cream cheese, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Roll out the whole wheat puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.

Step 8

Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares.

Step 9

Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the center of each square.

Step 10

Fold each puff pastry square over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

Step 11

In a small bowl, beat the egg white with the water to create an egg wash.

Step 12

Brush the top of each puff with the egg wash.

Step 13

Transfer the puffs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.

Step 14

Let the puffs cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	550.1 grams (550.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	887

Total Fat 43.30g	56%
Saturated Fat 12.60g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Sodium 1464mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 39.20g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 7.60g
Protein 82.20g	164%

Vitamin D 2IU	12%
Calcium 131mg	10%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1164mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 37.6%

Carbs: 17.9%