Chicken Mushroom Puff Pastry Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
02 - 1 cup sliced button or cremini mushrooms
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Pastry

11 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
12 - 1 egg (for egg wash)
13 - Flour for dusting

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and moisture has evaporated.
03 - Incorporate shredded chicken, heavy cream, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll thawed puff pastry to approximately 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness. Cut into 10-13cm (4-5 inch) circles or squares.
05 - Place a tablespoon of chicken-mushroom filling in the center of each pastry piece. Fold over to create a sealed pocket, pressing edges with a fork or pinching firmly together. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Beat egg in a small bowl and brush over pastry tops to ensure golden browning during baking.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, ensure the filling has cooled slightly before adding to pastry to prevent soggy bottoms.
02 - These pastries can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.