Best 7 Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delights, where we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating delectable puff pastry chicken bundles. These heavenly treats combine the flakey, golden-brown layers of puff pastry with succulent chicken filling, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will navigate you through the steps of selecting the perfect ingredients, crafting the puff pastry from scratch or using store-bought convenience, and assembling the bundles with precision, ensuring a perfectly cooked result. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful appetizer or main course that will leave them craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY



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You'll never believe a dish this scrumptious, comforting and impressive-looking could be made with just five ingredients! It offers such an easy way to entertain friends. -Gina Hobbs, Tifton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken tenderloins
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup spreadable spinach and artichoke cream cheese
4 slices Muenster cheese, halved
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LOVE BIRDS - CHICKEN IN PASTRY



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings as party offering or 4 as entree

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pieces skinless chicken breast, boned (about 8 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 sprigs fresh finely chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 sheet puff pastry (11 by 17-inch), (recommended: Dufour)
8 slices Italian fontina cheese, slices should be 2 to 3-inches square and 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick, cut in 1/2
1/2 cup fig preserves
1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper and rosemary. Cut each piece of chicken in half across the breast giving you 8 equal portions. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brown the chicken on both sides, 5 minutes total. Remove from heat.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut pastry into 8 pieces. Place a piece of cheese on each pastry square and top with spoonfuls of fig preserves and the chicken pieces. Pinch and seal the dough up and over the meat and cheese, seal with egg wash, flip the pastry packets over and brush the tops with remaining egg wash. Bake 12 to15 minutes, until golden.
  • For entree portions, simply leave chicken breast whole and cut the pastry into quarters. Trim off excess dough and use it to decorate the pastry with small cut outs such as heart shapes.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN BUNDLES



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Inside these golden puff pastry "packages", chicken breasts rolled with spinach, herbed cream cheese and walnuts are a savory surprise. I like to serve this elegant entree when we have guests or are celebrating a holiday or special occasion. -Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
40 large spinach leaves
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon cold water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN



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Chicken marinated in garlic, layered with sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, spinach, and feta cheese, and wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Delicious! I cook a lot and often look for other recipes, so I decided to try my own simple dish. It was a hit!

Provided by Rose

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 4h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 egg yolk
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons basil pesto
⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup crumbled herbed feta cheese
1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed, cut in half

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 523.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN BUNDLES



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Make and share this Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
40 large spinach leaves
2 (8 ounce) cartons spreadable chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon cold water

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
  • Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast to within 1/2-inch of the other side; open breast so it lies flat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap; pound to flatten to 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Remove plastic wrap.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1-inch of water to a boil; add spinach.
  • Cover, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted; drain.
  • Place five spinach leaves on each chicken breast.
  • Spoon 2 tbsp cream cheese down the center of each chicken breast; sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Roll up chicken, and tuck in the ends.
  • Unroll puff pastry; cut into eight portions.
  • Roll each into an 8x7-inch rectangle.
  • Combine egg and cold water; brush over edges of puff pastry.
  • Place the chicken at one short end; roll up tightly, tucking in ends.
  • Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.3, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 157.2, Sodium 736.3, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 39.4

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEDDAR POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pockets Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: puff pastry, alfredo sauce, broccoli, shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, egg

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sheet puff pastry
¼ cup alfredo sauce
1 cup broccoli, steamed, chopped
1 cup shredded chicken
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut the puff pastry into six rectangles and place on a nonstick baking tray.
  • On one rectangle, spread 1 tablespoon of alfredo. Top with steamed broccoli, shredded chicken, and cheddar.
  • Place a rectangle of pastry on top and seal the edges with a fork. Repeat with remaining pastry rectangles.
  • Brush with egg wash.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is flaky and golden.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POCKETS



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This is a nice savory chicken sandwich pocket that is full of flavor. It makes a great dish for a sit down dinner or when the guys come over to watch the big game.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 pockets, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon crushed thyme, divided
35 -40 large spinach leaves
2 (8 ounce) cartons of your favorite cream cheese with herbs or 2 (8 ounce) cartons vegetables
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon cold water
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Cut a lengthwise slit in every chicken breast to within a 1/2 inch of the the other side, open so they lay flat.
  • Cover each chicken breast with plastic wrap; pound to 1/8 inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Stir half of the thyme into each carton of cream cheese and set aside.
  • Place spinach leaves over chicken breasts.
  • Spoon 2 Tbs. of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each chicken breast.
  • Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the cream cheese and lightly press so that they stick.
  • Roll up the chicken breasts to cover the filling and tuck in the ends.
  • Unroll the puff pastry; cut into 8 even portions. Roll each into an 8-in.x7-in. rectangle.
  • Combine egg and cold water; brush over edges of pastry.
  • Place chicken at one short end; roll up tightly and tuck in ends as you go.
  • Place pockets on a greased cookie sheet. Brush them with remaining egg and water mixture, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use puff pastry sheets that are cold and thawed in the refrigerator. This will help them to be easier to work with and prevent them from becoming too sticky.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the puff pastry.
  • Be sure to cut the puff pastry into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overfill the puff pastry bundles, or they will burst open during baking.
  • Bake the puff pastry bundles until they are golden brown and flaky.
  • Serve the puff pastry bundles warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Puff pastry chicken bundles are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time and frozen. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your puff pastry chicken bundles turn out perfect every time.

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