Low Fat Chicken Puff

Delight in the irresistible flakiness of a *Low Fat Chicken Puff*, a lightened-up twist on a classic favorite perfect for guilt-free indulgence! Featuring tender chunks of seasoned chicken breast, hearty vegetables like carrots and celery, and a creamy low-fat filling infused with aromatic dried thyme, this recipe is enveloped in golden, reduced-fat puff pastry for maximum flavor with minimal fat. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal, these savory puffs are simple to make and ready in just 45 minutes. Brushed with a glossy egg white finish, they bake to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this recipe is a delicious balance of comfort and nutrition, proving that lighter choices don’t have to sacrifice flavor. Try these easy, crowd-pleasing puffs today!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Chicken breast
• 2 sheets Reduced-fat puff pastry sheets
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 Celery stalk
• 100 milliliters Chicken broth
• 60 grams Low-fat cream cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 Egg white

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Dice the chicken breast into small cubes.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and mince the garlic.

Step 4

In a non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until slightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add the chopped carrot and celery to the pan, and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 9

Stir in the low-fat cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 10

Remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 11

Cut each sheet of reduced-fat puff pastry into four equal squares.

Step 12

Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto the center of each pastry square.

Step 13

Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pressing the edges to seal and form a puff.

Step 14

Place the puffs on the prepared baking tray.

Step 15

Lightly beat the egg white and brush it over the tops of the puffs to give them a glossy finish.

Step 16

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.

Step 17

Allow the puffs to cool for a couple of minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1188.1

Total Fat 56.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 279.4mg	0%
Sodium 3084.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 101.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.0mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1688.7mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 34.2%

Carbs: 23.4%