Can Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups Be Made in a Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan?

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The Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups recipe from the Spring/Summer 2002 Season's Best includes 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, 1 cup thawed frozen broccoli, and 1 sheet of thawed frozen puff pastry. To prepare, mix the ingredients in a Classic Batter Bowl, roll the pastry into squares, and bake in a stoneware muffin pan at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Users in the forum discuss the possibility of adapting this recipe for a Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan, suggesting a reduction in cooking time for smaller portions.

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I am looking for the Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups recipe that was featured in the Spring/Summer 2002 Season's Best. Could someone please post it for me? My host for Thursday wants me to make it at her show.
 
Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) chopped cooked chicken
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained and chopped
1 small carrot, cut into julienne strips
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) reduced-fat, reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed (1 sheet)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh parmesan cheese1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coarsely chop chicken and broccoli using Food Chopper. Cut carrot into julienne strips using julienne peeler; cut strips into 1-inch pieces. Place chicken, broccoli, carrot strips, soup, mustard, garlic pressed with garlic press and black pepper into Classic Batter Bowl; mix well.2. Unfold puff pastry sheet onto lightly floured cutting board. Roll into a 9 x 12-inch rectangle using Baker's Roller, flouring as needed using Flour/Sugar Shaker. Using pizza cutter, cut pastry sheet into twelve 3-inch squares. Place squares into cups of stoneware muffin pan.3. Scoop filling into pastry cups using large scoop. Slice tomatoes using ultimate slice and grate (now mandoline). Place one slice of tomato onto each scoop of filling. Grate cheese over pastries using deluxe cheese grater.4. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. REmove from over and place on stackable cooling rack; cool 5 minutes. Using small spreader, release pastry around edges of muffin cups and carefully lift out. Serve hot.Yield: 12 servings.Cook's Tip:
Frozen puff pastry comes in a package containing 2 sheets. Thaw 1 sheet of puff pastry at room temperature about 30 minutes before using. Store unused pastry in the freezer until ready to use.
 
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Thank you so much for posting this Janet!

Has anyone ever made these in the Deluxe mini-muffin pan? I do not have the stoneware muffin pan. I wonder if I can make them small, and just reduce the cooking time.
 

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Can Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups be made in a Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan?

Yes, Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups can be made in a Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. This pan is designed to create perfectly sized mini pastries, making it ideal for this recipe.

What adjustments do I need to make when using a Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan?

When using a Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly. Keep an eye on the pastry cups as they bake, as they may cook faster than in a standard muffin pan.

How many Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups can I make in a Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan?

The Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan typically has 24 cups, so you can make up to 24 Chicken & Broccoli Pastry Cups at one time, depending on the amount of filling you use.

Can I use store-bought pastry dough in the Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan?

Yes, you can use store-bought pastry dough in the Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. It works well and saves time, allowing you to focus on preparing the filling.

Are there any tips for removing the pastry cups from the Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan?

To easily remove the pastry cups from the Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan, allow them to cool for a few minutes after baking. Then, gently run a small knife around the edges to loosen them before carefully lifting them out.

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