Chicken Enchilada Puffs Recipes

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° and line cookie sheet with foil and spray with no-stick spray Place cream cheese and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese in small bowl and microwave for about 30-40 seconds, to soften. Add seasoning mix, sauce and chicken to cheese mixture and stir until combined. Unroll crescent rolls on prepared pan. Scoop 1 large heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of the two short ends of the crescent roll. Pull outer corners of the crescent roll over the chicken mixture, and then pull the long end over, completely enclosing filling. Sprinkle tops of puffs with additional shredded Mexican cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper, add them to the pan, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
• Remove the chicken to the cutting board to cool.
• Meanwhile, add the onions, celery and spices to the oil that remains in the pan.
• Add a little more oil if necessary.
• Saute until the onions are soft.
• Add the garlic and cook until just starting to brown.
• Add the chilies and chicken stock to stop the browning process and to collect the browned bits of flavor off the bottom of the pan, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon.
• As this is coming up to a boil, dice the chicken breast into a small dice and return the chicken to the pan.
• Add the crushed tortilla chips.
• Continue to cook until almost all of the liquid is evaporated.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Remove from the heat and chill completely in the refriegerator.
• When the mixture is cold, add the grated cheese and mix well.
• Dust your counter with a little flour and spread out the puff pastry.
• Lightly brusth the pastry with the egg/water mixture.
• This will help seal the folded puff.
• Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the puff sheets into 2-inch x 2-inch squares.
• Place one tablespoon of fimly packed filling into the center of each square.
• Fold corner to corner, and crimp with a fork.
• Pat on a sprayed cookie sheet about one inch apart.
• Cover and refrigerate until party time.
• Preheat oven to 400.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with your favorite salsa.

GARLIC CHICKEN PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Stir chicken, cream cheese, and garlic powder together.
• Unroll crescent rolls and cut each triangle in half into 2 triangles, for a total of 16 triangles. Lay triangles out on a flat work surface. Place 1 teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each dough triangle and fold corners over the mixture into the center. Place folded dough pieces onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, 12 to 14 minutes; cool before serving.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PUFFS

Steps:

• Thaw rolls until they are no longer frozen (don't let the rolls rise, only thaw them)
• Preheat oven to 350 Degrees and spray with non-stick spray
• Flatten out the rolls and add a spoonful of salsa, a spoonful of enchilada sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooked chicken, and about a Tablespoon of cheese.
• Fold the dough closed and pinch to secure the food inside.
• Place your Puffs in a line on the sprayed cookie sheet then cover each puff with the rest of your enchilada sauce. Add more cheese on top of the puffs if desired.
• Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the puffs are browned on top.
• Serve with lowfat sour cream and your favorite salsa
• (For a faster meal use the Tyson grilled chicken that comes in the bags near the lunch meat)