Cream Cheese Chicken Croissants (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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1 package (225g) cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons whole milk
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1 bunch green onions, diced
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60g bell pepper, finely diced
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Pastry
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2 cans ready-to-bake croissant dough
→ Finishing
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1 large egg, beaten (optional for glaze)
→ For Preparation of Shredded Chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup (240ml) water or chicken broth
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Salt and pepper, to season
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1 clove garlic, crushed
# Preparation Steps:
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Place 240ml of water or chicken broth in the bottom of an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Position the trivet, then set 2 chicken breasts on top. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed garlic. Secure the lid and ensure the pressure valve is closed. Cook on manual high pressure for 18 minutes, then allow a 20-minute natural release. Shred each chicken breast with forks. Set aside 2 cups for the filling.
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Preheat oven to 175°C.
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In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and butter until just combined. Stir in milk. Add shredded chicken, diced green onions, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute ingredients.
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Unroll one croissant dough tube on a cutting board. Pinch perforations together to form 4 rectangles from 8 crescents. Repeat with the second tube to make 8 rectangles in total.
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Spoon approximately 60ml (1/4 cup) of filling onto the centre of each croissant rectangle. Bring the corners together and pinch to seal completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk the egg. If desired, brush the surface of each croissant with egg wash for a golden finish.
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Transfer the filled croissants to a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes or until pastries are golden brown.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly. Serve warm.
# Additional Tips:
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Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easier blending and a smoother filling.
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Croissants can be assembled in advance and refrigerated prior to baking.
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For extra flavour, substitute chicken broth for water when preparing shredded chicken.