Roasted Chicken Purses Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken Purses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken (or any leftover chicken, light and/or dark meat); 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 lemon, zested; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling; 32 small, square wonton wrappers; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken (or any leftover chicken, light and/or dark meat)
3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
32 small, square wonton wrappers
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1
In a small bowl combine the chicken, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2
Stir to combine.
3
On a dry work surface place 8 wonton wrappers.
4
Place a rounded teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper.
5
Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash around the chicken mixture.
6
Bring four corners of the wonton square together over the filling to form a purse.
7
Press the edges together tightly to form a seal.
8
Wipe the board with a towel until dry and continue making batches of 8 with the remaining wonton skins
9
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add
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the purses and cook until they float to the surface, stirring occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes.
12
Drain the ravioli.
13
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet.
14
Turn off the heat, add the cooked pyramids and gently toss.
15
Transfer the pyramids to 4 serving plates.
16
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Serve immediately.

319

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken (or any leftover chicken, light and/or dark meat), 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 1/2 lemon, zested, 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken Purses falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Chicken Purses

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