Best 7 Puff Pastry Herbed Chicken Recipes

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Cooking a perfect puff pastry herbed chicken can be a delightful culinary experience for those who enjoy a crispy, flaky crust and tender, flavorful chicken. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The key ingredients for this dish are puff pastry sheets, chicken breasts, an assortment of fresh herbs, and a few basic pantry staples. By following a well-crafted recipe, you can prepare a mouthwatering puff pastry herbed chicken that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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NANCY'S CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY



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Chicken breasts with herbed cream cheese, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. A very easy but delicious dish, good for company! This recipe is derived from a dish my mother-in-law makes.

Provided by BURKH007

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese with chives
4 puff pastry shells

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 118.6 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 556.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY



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

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, well-beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 430 degrees F.
  • Combine cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in processor until smooth and basil is finely chopped.
  • Unfold both pieces of pastry carefully.
  • Roll out on lightly-floured surface to 14 x 10 inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Cut in half crosswise into 7 x 10 inch rectangle; repeat with second sheet of pastry.
  • Spread ¼ of cheese mixture lengthwise, in approximate size of chicken breast, across center of each rectangle.
  • Place chicken breast over, skinned side down.
  • Lift long sides of pastry to meet in center over top of chicken; pinch overlap and short ends to enclose chicken snuggly.
  • Trim away excess pastry leaving pinched overlap.
  • Arrange seam side down, 2 inches apart, on a greased baking sheet; brush generously with beaten egg.
  • Bake until puffed and golden and chicken is cooked through, 18-22 minutes.
  • Note: Using Boursin Cheese in this recipe in place of the cream cheese is very nice, too.

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.

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

HERBED CHICKEN IN PASTRY



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Cliped this off the Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry box years ago. This is a very impressive dish that is easy to make.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breast halves, boneless
1 tablespoon butter
0.5 (17 ounce) package puff pastry sheets, frozen (1 sheet)
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
4 ounces garlic & herb spreadable cheese, Alouette
1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • 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.

HERBED CHICKEN IN PASTRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Ground black pepper (optional)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons butter
1 container (4 ounces) garlic & herb spreadable cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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.

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.

Tips

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts into thin, even slices. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion

This recipe for Puff Pastry Herbed Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the puff pastry is flaky and golden brown. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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