BBQ Chicken Pizza Turnovers
Nothing is better than the classic BBQ Chicken Pizza…well nothing except all those flavors and textures wrapped up in one neat little puff pastry package. Β Cheesy, tangy and crispy, these turnovers are the ultimate appetizer for any party or as a quick snack!

There are moments in my life where I think a recipe has reached ultimate perfection. Β This is one of those moments.
I’m not bragging. Β Honest. Β In fact I am not even very good at making appetizers. Β But this is what appetizer dreams are made of.
On a very cold, dreary and early Sunday morning, I sat next to my onsie clad munchkin on the couch watching a brand new Russian cartoon we were both quite into. Β This seemed to be the only thing keeping my mind off theΒ torrential headache I had from consuming too many glasses of glorious Italian wines the night before.
As I sat glued to the couch thinking about the night behind me full of empty wine and scotch glasses and homemade crispy flat breads, I felt a tiny little hand pulling at me to get my lazy robed arse off the couch.
Munchkin took my hand and led me to the fridge. Β I stumbled on the two stairs along the way and was given a dirty look by the hangry munchkin. Β (hungry+angry). Β I silently pondered if I was still just a bit intoxicated; the hiccup that escaped my mouth confirmed my suspicions.
She forced my hand to grip the handlebar of the fridge and pull to open it. Β She then placed her feet on the bottom of the fridge to give herself a boost and started pointing to all the things she would like to enjoy for breakfast.
“Mama, eta, eta, e eta.” Meaning this, this and this. Β She had somehow managed to pick out some left over shredded bbq chicken, a bottle of BBQ sauce and cilantro.
“Charlie, seriously? Β It’s 7 in the morning. Β How about eggs instead?” I asked her. Β She stared at me, her face not changing. Β Then stomped over to her high chair and demanded I lift her into her leather, yellow throne. Β She sat there and pointed to her little table continuously with a tiny pointer finger, signaling me to get into gear and whip her up a little gourmet breakfast.
What was a hungover mom to do? Β I placed the components that she had picked out into her compartmentalized plate and served it up to her.
“Mmmmmmmm Charlie look how pretty.” Β She stared at the plate of carefully placed chicken pieces, garnished with cilantro and accented by some cherry tomatoes and pushed it away from her turning her face the opposite direction. Β And at her next move, I. Almost. Died.
She said,”Mama, idi.” meaning mama go…and she pointed to the cutting board.
I had a 3 foot terror telling me to go and be more creative than this mess of chicken and veggies.
I started laughing hysterically. Β She smiled, nodded her head and turned back to the cartoons, sippy cup in mouth and patiently awaited for my next trick.
This is who I take my orders from. Β She rules the house with an iron fist.
At that point I realized that the munchkin had given me a gift.. the gift of time. Β It was a rare occasion that she let me run free in my kitchen to create crazy experiments. Β So I took her up on the offer…and what happened next was pretty great.
I decided to use up some frozen puff pastry sheets that I had hidden in the back of my freezer for months. Β And I put all the ingredients munchkin prepared for me to good use. Β I was inspired by my own BBQ chicken pizza recipe from the night before. I decided to take all those ingredients, shove them into puff pastry pockets and bake them off until they were bubbly goodness.
The result was O. MY. GAHHH. Β It was flaky, oozy, sweet, tangy and freaking awesome! Β All those flavors combined into one bite were just…just…well they just left me speechless.
I sat there eating them one by one licking off each flaky crumb that threatened to fall out of my mouth. Β And then the munchkin turned to me and tapped her little finger on her table, beckoning for me to bring her a piece.
She took one bite and was clearly as impressed as I was. Β Her little fingers were all crumby and she had no shame in licking off each fallen crumb as mama had. Β I had pleased the 3 foot terror. Β And by the gigantic smile sweeping her face she was clearly over joyed and firmly placed a wet sloppy kiss on my lips. Β We both licked off the crumbs that lay behind.
Hubs woke up and refused to eat one in fears that he will not be in bikini shape for our upcoming Β vacation. Β However, our 17 year old nephew came over and continued eating them while him and hubs watched the game until there were just a few left.
Worried that I myself would savagely devour these last remaining pockets of love, I wrapped them up and took them to work the next day. Β My 25 year old string bean of a co-worker devoured them all and then asked if I would make him anymore… Perhaps.
We start simply enough by taking frozen sheets of puff pastry (I used Peppridge Farms) and letting them thaw out for about 30 minutes on the counter. Β Then cut them into 9 equal squares. Β Also, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In the mean time prep your other ingredients. Β I already had shredded chicken. Β But if you don’t you will need one roasted, boiled or rotisserie chicken breast, shredded and tossed with your favorite BBQ sauce. Β I prefer Sweet Baby Rays.
Also get out 1/2 a cup of shredded cheddar, 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, and 1/2 of a red onion chopped finely. Β You will also want to have some extra BBQ sauce on hand.
Place the puff pastry squares on a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper. Β Drop a dollop of BBQ sauce into the center of each square. Β No need to be neat here.
Then sprinkle a bit of cheese on top of the sauce, add shredded chicken, onions, cilantro and finish up with more cheese. Β This way it’s gooey from all ends. Β Don’t go crazy loading them up though. Β You literally want pinches of each ingredient.
Now, grab a corner with your finger and stretch it a bit. Β Pull it over to the diagonal corner so it forms a cute little triangle.
Press the edges down so they seal. Β Next take a fork and press down on the edges so you create a cute little design and you also seal it extra well this way.
It’s ok if some of the ingredients get smushed into the edges. Β It gives them character.
Take one egg and a tbsp of water and mix it up with a fork, creating an egg wash. Β With a pastry brush or your finger dab the egg wash all over the turnovers.
Sprinkle some more cheese on top. Β This will create a really yummy salty crust on top.
Bake until golden brown or about 18-20 minutes. Β Depending on your oven. Β I use a convection oven so mine goes a bit faster.
Do yourself a favor….let them cool down a bit more than I had. Β I had burns all over my mouth from these little suckers. Β Β MMMM beautiful smudge marks.
Garnish them with some cilantro.
And dig in!
Can you think of a better appetizer for your football game parties?Β

Chicken Pizza Turnovers BBQ
Description
BBQ Chicken Pizza flavors and textures wrapped up in one neat little puff pastry package.Cheesy, tangy and crispy, these turnovers are the ultimate appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry
- 1 chicken breast cooked (shredded tossed with 4 tbsp BBQ sauce)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 a red onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- We start simply enough by taking frozen sheets of puff pastry (I used Peppridge Farms) and letting them thaw out for about 30 minutes on the counter. Then cut them into 9 equal squares.
- In the mean time prep your other ingredients. I already had shredded chicken. But if you don’t you will need one roasted, boiled or rotisserie chicken breast, shredded and tossed with your favorite BBQ sauce. I prefer Sweet Baby Rays.
- Also get out 1/2 a cup of shredded cheddar, 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, and 1/2 of a red onion chopped finely. You will also want to have some extra BBQ sauce on hand.
- Place the puff pastry squares on a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper. Drop a dollop of BBQ sauce into the center of each square. No need to be neat here.
- Then sprinkle a bit of cheese on top of the sauce, add shredded chicken, onions, cilantro and finish up with more cheese. This way it’s gooey from all ends. Don’t go crazy loading them up though. You literally want pinches of each ingredient.
- Now, grab a corner with your finger and stretch it a bit. Pull it over to the diagonal corner so it forms a cute little triangle.
- Press the edges down so they seal. Next take a fork and press down on the edges so you create a cute little design and you also seal it extra well this way.
- It’s ok if some of the ingredients get smushed into the edges. It gives them character.
- Take one egg and a tbsp of water and mix it up with a fork, creating an egg wash. With a pastry brush or your finger dab the egg wash all over the turnovers
- Sprinkle some more cheese on top. This will create a really yummy salty crust on top.
- Bake until golden brown or about 18-20 minutes. Depending on your oven. I use a convection oven so mine goes a bit faster.
- Garnish them with some cilantro and serve.
- Category: Appetizers/SIdes
- Cuisine: American
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These sound delicious! Your little one has good taste π
Thank you Joy! Yes she is becoming quite the little foodie π
I love your fork design! I made chicken pot pie hand pies this way but I love barbeque chicken…I need to try this as well!
Thanks Michelle!!! I really loved these honest to God I ate 6 myself!
Mila, Guess what I just decided to make for dinner tonight? π They look so good! Fingers crossed it will come out as nice as yours!! Ill be sharing this for sure π
Dini! I am SURE they will! Wait till you see how easily they are to make… you will be addicted π
I shared this recipe with my mom and she made them the other day. My little brother and her said they were fabulous!! I keep telling her to come here and tell you herself but she asked me to do it for her, lol.
Jenny!!! That’s sooo sweet! You will have to bring her to the cooking class π
This looks great! I love this π It’s the perfect appetizer to any party! π Thanks for sharing it with us ^^
Thank you so much for the warm comments!!!
Those look fantastic! Have to try those for sure!! They would make fantastic party appetizers too. YUM!
Yup!! I have had some girls already use them as apps for kids parties…and they were gone before any of the adults could snag one!
Sounds like you have a pint sized foodie on your hands there.
Jade that for sure! Takes after mama and papa!
So, when will your munchkin be starting her very own blog? If this is any indication for what’s in store…;p
Christine…LOL. As I type now she is trying to steal my hazelnut cappucino away from me….I am sure her blog will blow mine out of the water!
Pinned! These look soooooo good!
Thank you Jessica!!!
Thank you so much for attending week 17 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our next party, Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see π Have a great day!
Nicole
Thank you so much for having me!!! See you tomorrow!!!
What an awesome story!! Too cute, and too delicious π Happy Friday!
Aww thanks Amanda!!! Happy Friday to you!!!
Oh my gosh, what a little gourmet you have on your hands! That is the most adorable thing I’ve heard in a long time! It’s good to have someone to push you to be better – even if she is only 3 π
Yes… it is…I have a feeling this one is going to be telling me what to do EVEN in the kitchen for years to come π
Any dish with bbq sauce is win in my book. These look delicious!!
Thank you Bonnie!!!!
These look fabulous – what a wonderful combo!
Awww thank you honey!!!
What an easy and tasty appetizer! I think this would be a great way to use up some of the leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. π Sharing!
OMG how brilliant!! YES!!! BBQ turkey turnovers! YES!
Ultimate Appetizer? Count me in! These look great and your little one sure knew what she was doing when she picked those ingredients. I may have to add this to my menu for the night before Thanksgiving when we have appetizers and drinks!
Oh def yes!!! I always serve them up as apps or for the kiddos to nosh on! Always a hit!
Your daughter is the new food guru!!! Glad she leads you this looks stunningly good!
Thanks for sharing!
Hahahah thank you! She totally is the new guru!!!!
Perfect & delicious way to use up leftover chicken! My family will inhale them!
Aww thank you Chris!!!
Gorgeous. Really cool recipe idea!
Thank you so much Peter!
This will be perfect for the end of the year break up (for teachers)! We have to bring something to share so I am going to make this. Thank you for sharing Mila and your daughter is adorable:D
Ohh yeay they will be a huge hit I am sure π
I’m sure they will be a hit! Let me know how it goes!
These sound delicious and I love how your munchkin commanded you to make these completely disregarding your hangover. Oh Russian demanding children — I have a feeling I treated my mom the same way as a child! What cartoons do you watch with her? My favorite when I was little was definitely karlson kotoryi zhivet na kryshe!
My favorite as a child was Prastikvasha. Munchkin and I love Misha and Medved π Thank you for stopping by! Always great to find a fellow Russian π
Great idea! wish I thought of this first LOL
My kiddo will love these!
So glad to hear that Christina!!!
Cute post, kids have the best ideas in the kitchen! What a delicious looking little nibble:)
Thank you so much honey!!! She really does have the best ideas π
Gotta love when our kiddos tell us how to cook. π These look SO tasty!
Yes sometimes our kids’ ideas have us beat for sure!
Major love for these! And lol at the pic of she who must be obeyed! π
Thanks love!!! Yes she was little here… Now she rules with a bigger fist ;(
I wish I had these when I had my wine hangover. White wine always gets me! But red wine makes me forget things… Maybe that is a good thing. If I could get it to erase everyone else’s memory of what I did would be even better. Maybe I can distract them with these pizza turnovers!
Lol you can try π Regardless you can keep them busy while they make it π
Very good. The kids loved them and I did to. Left out onion and cilantro for kid palettes and were yummy. Thank you for the recipe
Thatβs fabulous!!!! So glad they were a hit!