Recipe: Chicken, Brie and Apple Turnovers
Summary: Autumn-inspired flavors of chicken, apples, fresh sage and Brie are enclosed in buttery puff pastry, perfect for tailgating, lunchbox or even an elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 mL)
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 tart apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (15 mL)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5 mL)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (15 mL)
- 3⁄4 cup apple cider (175 mL)
- 1 tablespoon brandy, optional (15 mL)
- 2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast (500 mL)
- 1 pound store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) water
- 8 ounces soft Brie, sliced (250 g)
Instructions
- Filling: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot and apple; sauté until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in sage and nutmeg; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle flour over mixture, stirring to coat. Add cider, reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Stir in brandy, if using. Stir in chicken and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
- Divide puff pastry in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half into a 15- by 10-inch (37.5 by 25 cm) rectangle. Using pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut rectangle into six 5-inch (12.5 cm) squares. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Brush edges of squares with egg wash. Place about 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) chicken mixture in center of each square. Top with 1 slice Brie. Fold squares in half diagonally, enclosing filling. Pinch together edges to seal, and crimp with the tines of a fork. Brush tops with egg wash.
- Place pies, on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, in freezer for 30 minutes, until firm. Meanwhile, position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and heat oven to 375F degrees (190C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through, until puffed and deep golden brown. Let pies cool on sheets on wire racks for 5 minutes before serving.
- Makes 12 turnovers
Brie tip:
The white rind of Brie is edible and is usually eaten along with the soft interior. If you don’t wish to include the rind, you may trim and discard it before layering the cheese on the chicken filling.
[1]Source
Excerpted from “175 Best Mini Pie Recipes [2]” by Julie Anne Hession © 2013 Robert Rose Inc [3]. Reprinted with publisher permission. Disclosure: Robert Rose sent a copy of the book for review.
Sunday Supper
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Preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Number of servings (yield): 12
Culinary tradition: USA (Nouveau)
[5]This week our #SundaySupper crew is tailgating! Check out the variety of things we have cooked up for you! Try these chicken turnovers or find something else from the menu below that floats your boat:
Warm Ups (Appetizers):
- Bacon and Onion Dip [6] by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Fajita Dip and Quesadillas [7] by Chocolate Moosey
- Crab Rangoons [8] by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Double Cheese Dill Scones [9] by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Fried Yucca With Pink Sauce [10] by Basic N Delicious
- Grilled Corn Dip [11] by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Grilled Gameday Nachos [12] by Supper for a Steal
- Homemade Potato Chips w/ Blue Cheese Sauce [13] by girlichef
- Liptauer Cheese Spread [14] by Magnolia Days
- Mahogany Baked Chicken Wings [15] by The Dinner-Mom
- Mexican Corn Dip [16] by Growing Up Gabel
- Pizza Dip [17] by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Posh Pigs In a Blanket [18]by The Weekend Gourmet
- Pretzel Nuggets [19] by I Run For Wine
- Roasted Garlic & Tomatillo Salsa Verde [20] by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Savory Baked Pinwheel’s [21] by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Sesame Glazed Cauliflower “Wings” [22] by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Stuffed Banana Pepper Bites [23] by Daily Dish Recipes
- Sweet Potato Hummus [24] by Alida’s Kitchen
- Sweet Potato Skins [25] by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- VJ Catch-erole [26]by My Other City By The Bay
Game Time (Main Dishes and Sides):
- 1,2,3,4,5 Chinese Spareribs [27] by The Urban Mrs
- Bacon Burger Sliders [28] by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Beef on Weck [29] by Healthy. Delicious.
- Carrot Slaw [30]by The Foodie Army Wife
- Cheerwine BBQ Pulled Pork [31] by Nik Snacks
- Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Quesadillas [32] by Cookin’ Mimi
- Chicken, Brie and Apple Turnovers [33]by Shockingly Delicious
- Easy Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwiches [34] by Momma’s Meals
- French Onion Chicken Sandwiches [35]by Foxes Love Lemons
- Frito Olé [36] by Home Cooking Memories
- Gomoku Treasure Rice [37] by NinjaBaking.com
- Grilled Fajita Kebabs [38] by CuriousCuisiniere
- Hatch Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers [39] by Juanita’s Cocina
- Italian Tuna and Shells Salad [40] by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pressed Brick Sandwich [41] by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pulled Lamb Barbecue Sandwiches [42] by The Texan New Yorker
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup [43] by Neighborfood
- Smoky Turkey Burgers [44] by Webicurean
- Snorker and Spicy Slaw Sandwiches [45] by Food Lust People Love
- Tandoori BBQ Chicken [46] by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Tortilla Hot Dogs [47] by La Cocina de Leslie
Overtime (Drinks and Desserts):
- Coconut Funfetti Ice Cream Cake [48] by What Smells So Good?
- Funfetti Sugar Cookies [49] by Pies and Plots
- Individual Elvis Pies [50] by Treats & Trinkets
- Portuguese Sangria [51] by Family Foodie
Come celebrate tailgating with the Sunday Supper team! We would love to have you join our live #SundaySupper [53] Twitter chat starting today at 7 p.m. EST.
- Twitter how-to: Follow the #SundaySupper [53] hashtag throughout the day to see the amazing recipes. We look forward to seeing you. To join in, simply use the #SundaySupper [53] hashtag to share your favorite tips and recipes.
- Pinterest: Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board [54] for more delicious recipes and photos.
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