Chicken Puffs

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy choux pastry shells filled with a creamy, savory chicken and Swiss cheese mixture.
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Chicken Puffs

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 601.2

Description

These elegant Chicken Puffs are the perfect bridge between a light appetizer and a substantial starter. The star of the dish is the airy, golden choux pastry shell, which offers a delightful crunch before giving way to the rich, creamy filling inside. The filling combines tender, finely chopped cooked chicken with sharp Swiss cheese, crisp celery, and sweet pimentos, all bound together with a hint of dry white wine and mayonnaise for a smooth, luxurious texture. This recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as a sophisticated addition to a buffet table. The combination of textures and flavors is surprisingly complex yet easy to prepare, making it a crowd-pleaser that feels homemade and thoughtful.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with 1/4 cup of water over medium heat until boiling.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the flour and a dash of salt until the mixture forms a cohesive ball.
  4. Return to low heat and stir vigorously for 1 minute to dry out the dough slightly, then remove from heat.
  5. Let the dough cool for 2-3 minutes, then beat in the egg until smooth and glossy.
  6. Fold in the shredded Swiss cheese until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop level teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp. Do not open the oven door during baking.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. While puffs cool, combine chopped chicken, celery, pimentos, dry white wine, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a dash of pepper in a bowl.
  11. Once cooled, split each puff horizontally and fill with 2 teaspoons of the chicken mixture.
  12. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 601.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.3g61%
Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
Cholesterol 231.2mg78%
Sodium 251.7mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 41.4g83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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