Best 7 Chicken Salad Puffs Ii Recipes

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When it comes to easy-to-make appetizers, chicken salad puffs stand out as a classic. These delightful treats combine the flavors of tender chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and onions, all enveloped in a light and crispy pastry. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and satisfying snack, chicken salad puffs are a versatile dish that can elevate any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious bites that are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GOLDEN CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS



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"Stuffed with a chunky chicken salad, these pretty golden puffs are perfect for a holiday buffet or ladies' luncheon," shares Lola Pullen from Lakeland, Florida. "Folks seem to enjoy the subtle sweetness from the pineapple and the crunch of the celery and pecans."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large egg, room temperature
Filling:
2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. , Split puffs and set tops aside; remove soft dough form inside. In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Fill puffs and replace tops. Chill until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS



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For a unique way to serve chicken salad, these puffs can't be beat! The tasty filling gets color and crunch from the olives and celery. Guests have told me they are delicious and satisfying. -Marlys Benning, Ackley, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

CREAM PUFFS:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Dash salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
FILLING:
2 cups diced cooked chicken
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by six rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. , Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. , For filling, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery and olives. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into chicken mixture. Fill puffs just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHICKEN PUFFS



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Hosting an appetizer buffet? Showcase these mini chicken sandwiches that boast a do-ahead prep tip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups deli chicken salad

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rolling boil. Stir in flour and thyme; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet away from draft, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut off top one-third of each puff and pull out any filaments of soft dough. Fill each puff with 1 rounded tablespoon chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Puff, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS II



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Cream puff pastry filled with awesome chicken salad. You could do half with chicken salad and half with whipped cream for a little lunch/dessert. These are great for bridal/baby showers.

Provided by MrsWilliams

Categories     Pastry Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
½ cup butter
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
¼ cup red onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine the water and butter with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, and pour in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a semi-translucent ball. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Mix in the eggs into the dough, one at a time, adding the next egg only after the first has been completely incorporated. Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet by the heaping tablespoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. The puffs should be hollow on the inside, and just browned on the bottom. Remove from the oven, and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • To prepare the filling, stir together the onion, celery, raisins, mustard, mayonnaise, yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and dill in a bowl until combined. Fold in the chopped chicken meat until evenly combined. Cut the tops from the puffs, and spoon the chicken filling inside. Replace the tops before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 153.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 414.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS



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Make and share this Chicken Salad Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles (sometimes I use the bread and butter pickles)
2 tablespoons finely chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Put Crisco, water and salt into a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Add flour all at one time. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating until mixture is thick and smooth.
  • Drop dough by heaping tsp 1-1/2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake for 10 minutes more. Remove to wire racks.
  • For chicken sald filling: combine all ingredients.
  • Cut off tops of puffs and and pull out any soft moist dough. Spoon chicken salad filling into puffs. Replace tops.
  • Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 191.7, Sodium 428.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 14.9

CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS II



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Cream puff pastry filled with awesome chicken salad. You could do half with chicken salad and half with whipped cream for a little lunch/dessert. These are great for bridal/baby showers.

Provided by MrsWilliams

Categories     Pastry Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
½ cup butter
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
¼ cup red onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine the water and butter with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, and pour in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a semi-translucent ball. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Mix in the eggs into the dough, one at a time, adding the next egg only after the first has been completely incorporated. Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet by the heaping tablespoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. The puffs should be hollow on the inside, and just browned on the bottom. Remove from the oven, and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • To prepare the filling, stir together the onion, celery, raisins, mustard, mayonnaise, yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and dill in a bowl until combined. Fold in the chopped chicken meat until evenly combined. Cut the tops from the puffs, and spoon the chicken filling inside. Replace the tops before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 153.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 414.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS



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Make and share this Chicken Salad Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kizzikate

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon sweet onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon celery, finely chopped
3 tablespoons milk
2 (8 count) cans crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Mix butter, cream cheese, salt, pepper, onion, celery, & milk, until smooth. Stir in chicken.
  • Roll out crescent roll dough, pressing 2 triangles together to make squares. Place app. 3 tablespoons chicken mixture onto center of each square. Bring up sides, and pinch together to seal.
  • Bake 15 minutes, serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 505.2, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23.6

Tips:

  • For a creamy chicken salad, use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Add some crunch to your chicken salad with chopped celery, onion, or nuts.
  • For a pop of flavor, add some dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins.
  • If you're using canned chicken, be sure to drain it well and flake it before adding it to the salad.
  • For a more flavorful chicken salad, use a rotisserie chicken instead of canned chicken.
  • If you're making the chicken salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant or pita pocket.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for potlucks, picnics, or game day parties. With a variety of flavors and textures, chicken salad puffs are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give chicken salad puffs a try.

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