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Southern 4-Ingredient Chicken Salad Pastry Cups

Creamy Southern-style chicken salad is spooned into crisp mini phyllo shells for an easy, elegant appetizer. These chilled bite-size cups are simple to assemble and perfect for showers, brunches, parties, and holiday trays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Chicken, Finger Food, Party Food
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 24 pastry cups
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast finely chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise plus more if needed
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 24 frozen mini phyllo pastry shells thawed, from two 1.9 oz packages
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Set the frozen mini phyllo shells out to thaw while preparing the filling.
  • Finely chop or shred the cooked chicken breast into small, even pieces.
  • In a bowl, stir together the chicken, mayonnaise, and celery until evenly coated.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add a little more mayonnaise if the chicken salad seems dry.
  • For crispier shells, arrange the phyllo shells on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 3–5 minutes, until lightly crisp.
  • Let the shells cool completely before filling.
  • Spoon the chicken salad into the phyllo shells, mounding it slightly.
  • Refrigerate the filled pastry cups for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Toasting the phyllo shells helps them stay crisp longer. Fill shortly before serving for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal
Keyword brunch bites, chicken salad cups, party appetizer, phyllo shells, Southern chicken salad
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