Chicken Salad Cream Puffs

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Chicken Salad Cream Puffs, a perfect combination of light, airy pastry and creamy, savory filling. This unique recipe features freshly baked choux pastry shells, golden and crisp, filled with a flavorful chicken salad made from tender shredded chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and a hint of Dijon mustard and lemon juice for a zesty finish. These elegant appetizers are perfect for parties, brunch, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a bite-sized treat. Ready in under an hour, these cream puffs not only look stunning on a platter but offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making them a standout addition to your recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Celery (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Green onion (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, add the all-purpose flour, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This will take about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. The dough should become smooth and glossy.

Step 6

Using a spoon or piping bag, place dollops of dough (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp. Avoid opening the oven door during baking.

Step 8

Remove the puffs from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 9

While the puffs are cooling, prepare the chicken salad. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, mayonnaise, celery, green onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.

Step 10

Once the puffs are completely cool, use a sharp knife to cut them in half horizontally.

Step 11

Spoon the chicken salad onto the bottom halves of the cream puffs and cover with the top halves.

Step 12

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1308.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2812.9

Total Fat 172.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1391.2mg	0%
Sodium 2282.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Protein 183.2g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 254.1mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 1870.1mg	0%

*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: 56.2%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 17.4%