These savory Chicken-Spinach-Feta Puff Pastry Pockets are a perfect appetizer or main dish. Filled with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and creamy feta cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry, they are sure to impress your guests or family. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion, sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, spinach, and feta cheese to the skillet. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Cut into 6 squares.
- Divide the chicken-spinach-feta mixture among the squares. Fold over to form triangles and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place the pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Puff pastry is a versatile and flaky dough made by layering butter between thin sheets of pastry.
Feta cheese adds a tangy and salty flavor to the pockets, complementing the chicken and spinach perfectly.
These puff pastry pockets can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use, perfect for meal prep or entertaining.