Chicken turnover

A chicken turnover is a savory hand pie made by encasing seasoned chicken filling in flaky pastry dough, then baking or frying it until golden. Common fillings include shredded chicken, onions, herbs, and sometimes cheese or vegetables, all wrapped in puff pastry, pie crust, or crescent roll dough. This portable dish is popular in American home cooking and deli fare, with roots in European meat pies adapted for quick, convenient meals.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical chicken turnover is moderately high in protein from the chicken and fat from the pastry, with a moderate amount of carbs from the dough. It provides B vitamins, iron, and selenium, and a standard serving (about 150-200g) generally ranges from 350 to 500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	620 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Folate	60 mcg DFE

Per 1 turnover (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Chicken turnovers exemplify the global tradition of portable meat pies, from British pasties to Latin empanadas, adapted with American convenience ingredients. Nutritionally, they offer a balanced mix of macros in a single package, making them a popular choice for lunches, picnics, or quick family dinners.