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Chicken Artichoke Bites

Delicious appetizer with creamy filling and crispy phyllo shells, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 45 pieces Phyllo shells
  • 1 cup Cooked and shredded chicken
  • 2 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 6 strips Bacon, cooked and chopped divided
  • 7 ounces Canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • ½ cup Fresh spinach, chopped
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Smoked Gouda, shredded
  • ½ cup Havarti, shredded
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients - Gather all your ingredients. Cook and shred your chicken if you haven’t already, and ensure the bacon is crispy and chopped. Drain the artichoke hearts and chop them into small pieces. Wash your spinach and chop it finely.
  • Step 2: Make the Filling - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, half of the bacon, artichoke hearts, chopped spinach, mayonnaise, smoked Gouda, Havarti, minced garlic, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until creamy.
  • Step 3: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Step 4: Fill the Phyllo Shells - Place the phyllo shells on a baking sheet and fill each shell with the creamy filling.
  • Step 5: Top with Bacon - Sprinkle the remaining chopped bacon over the top of each filled shell.
  • Step 6: Bake - Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the phyllo shells are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Step 7: Serve and Enjoy - Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Notes

For best results, use high-quality phyllo pastry shells. These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.