Puff Pastry Herbed Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut into four squares. , Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese into the center of each square; top with Muenster cheese and chicken., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over edges. Bring opposite corners of pastry over each bundle; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. , Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

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• Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Cut 1 sheet crosswise into six 2-in. strips; cut remaining sheet lengthwise into five 2-in. strips. On a baking sheet, closely weave strips to make a 12x10-in. lattice. Freeze while making filling., Toss chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and herbs; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in vegetables, lemon juice, chicken and the remaining salt and pepper; return to a boil. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. oblong baking dish. Top with lattice, trimming to fit., Whisk together egg yolk and remaining cream; brush over pastry. Bake, uncovered, until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden brown, 45-55 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if pastry starts getting too dark. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast half to within 1/2 in. of the other side; open meat so it lies flat. Cover with plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet to 1/8-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place five spinach leaves on each chicken breast half. Spoon a scant 2 tablespoons of cream cheese down the center of each chicken breast half; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon walnuts. Roll up chicken; tuck in ends. , Unfold puff pastry; cut into eight portions. Roll each into a 7-in. square. Place chicken on one half of each square; fold other half of pastry over chicken. Crimp edges with fork. Combine egg and cold water; brush over edges of pastry. , Bake on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet until a thermometer reads 165°, 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk.
• Season the chicken with the black pepper, if desired. Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate. Cover the plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.
• Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese spread in the center of each pastry square. Top each with 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 chicken breast. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the egg mixture. Fold the corners of the pastry squares to the center over the chicken and press to seal. Place the filled pastries seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let the pastries cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve Bibb lettuce wedges with tomatoes and basil and Italian dressing. For dessert serve coffee ice cream with butterscotch or whipped cream.

Steps:

• Clean and remove the stems from the mushrooms.
• Chop fine and saute in the margarine.
• Take the puff pastry out of the freezer and set to thaw for about 30 minutes.
• Soon as the mushrooms are slightly soft, add the chicken breasts and saute until browned on either side.
• Remove the chicken and set on a plate. Add the marsala to the mushrooms in the saute pan and reduce until most of the wine is gone.
• Pour the wine and mushrooms over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to cool down. Note: You can store these for about 24 hours in the fridge also.
• Open the puff pastry and take one sheet and on a floured board roll the dough to a 14" x 14" square. Cut evenly into four pieces.
• Place 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese on each of the squares. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the parsley and put a chicken breast on top of each prepared square.
• Brush the edges of each square with the soy creamer and fold the pastry over the chicken to form a packet. Seal the edges well. Place seam side down on a parchment lined pan and brush with the soy creamer.
• Bake 25 minutes or until the top is golden.
• Serve with your favourite veggies or salad.
• Bon Appetit!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and place in hot oil; cook for 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Remove skillet from heat.
• Roll out pastry shells as thinly as possible so that it is big enough to fit around a chicken breast. Spread 2 ounces of cream cheese on one chicken breast, place in the center of a pastry sheet; fold the pastry around the chicken, and pinch the pastry edges together very tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Place the pastry-wrapped chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

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• Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired. Melt butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove chicken. Cover and refrigerate 15 minute or up to 24 hours.
• Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minute Mix egg and water. Preheat oven to 400*F.
• Unfold pastry on lightly flourd surface. foll into 14" square and cut into 4(7") squares. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese spread in center of each square. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley and top with cooled chicken. Brush edges of squares with egg mixture. Fold each corner to center on top of chicken and seal edges. Place seam side down on baking sheet. Brush with egg mixture.
• Bake 25 minutes or until golden.

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• In a small bowl, use a fork to combine crushed garlic and egg yolk. Place chicken breasts in a shallow glass dish and spread both sides with egg mixture. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight (recommended).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Place one half of the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured board. Place 1/2 cup spinach in the center of the pastry sheet. Remove one chicken breast from marinade, shaking off any excess, and place on top of spinach. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over chicken, layer with half the sun-dried tomatoes, sprinkle with half the feta cheese, and top with 1/2 cup spinach. Fold pastry sheet around chicken, using fingers or fork to seal pastry seam. Place chicken seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat steps with the second half of the puff pastry sheet and remaining chicken breast.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Test for doneness by cutting through center of chicken breast; if juices run clear, chicken is cooked.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Place chicken, stock, and 1/2 tsp of the salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand about 20 minutes. Remove chicken from stock, reserving 2 1/2 cups of the stock. Coarsely shred chicken.
• Meanwhile, place puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut pastry sheet into 4 squares; separate squares. Brush squares lightly with egg; top each with 3 parsley leaves, pressing gently to adhere. Sprinkle with pepper. Boke on oven rack until dough is puffed and golden brown, 12-14 minutes.
• Cook peas according to package directions; keep warm.
• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon to paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings in skillet; crumble bacon. Add butter to hot drippings in skillet and cook over medium until butter melts, about 1 minute. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring often until onion is tender and celery is tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Stir in cream and reserved 1 1/2 cups stock; bring to a simmer, stirring often. Stir in peas, cheese, chicken, bacon, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until mixture is thickened and thoroughly heated, about 10 minutes.
• Divide mixture among 4 shallow bowls, and top each with a puff pastry square. Serve immediately.