Cheesy Chicken & Spinach Puff Pastry Roll (Full Recipe)

Yield

• 3–4 servings

Total Time

• Prep: 25 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

Filling

• 250g cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen, drained)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

Creamy Cheese Mix

• 150g cream cheese
• 100g shredded mozzarella
• 30g parmesan
• Salt & black pepper

Extra

• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Optional: herbs (parsley, thyme)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Filling

• Heat butter/oil in pan
• Sauté onion until soft
• Add garlic + spinach → cook until wilted
• Add chicken, season with salt & pepper

👉 Remove excess moisture (important)

Step 2: Mix Cheese

• Combine cream cheese + mozzarella + parmesan
• Mix into chicken mixture

👉 Should be creamy but not runny

Step 3: Assemble

• Roll out puff pastry
• Spread filling evenly (leave edges clean)
• Roll tightly into a log

Step 4: Prep for Baking

• Place seam-side down
• Brush with egg wash
• Optional: sprinkle herbs or cheese on top

Step 5: Bake

• Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25–30 minutes
• Until golden brown and crispy

Step 6: Slice & Serve

• Let rest 5–10 minutes
• Slice into thick pieces

Flavor Profile

• Buttery, flaky crust
• Creamy, cheesy interior
• Savory chicken + spinach balance

Pro Tips

• Don’t overfill → prevents leaking
• Keep pastry cold before baking
• Use parchment paper for easy handling

Variations

• Add mushrooms for extra umami
• Swap chicken → ham or bacon
• Add chili flakes for heat