Easy Chicken Bundles

Submitted by iewe7726

"This is a simple -- yet tasty -- recipe that can be tweaked to individual taste, just by changing the flavor of cheese spread used!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1 (4 ounce) package garlic & herb spreadable cheese
• 1 egg, beaten (optional)

directions

1. In large skillet, melt butter, Sprinkle chicken breasts with pepper and add to skillet.
2. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Unroll both cans of the dough and separate into 8 rectangles.
4. Press each into 6x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal
5. Spread cheese evenly in center of each dough rectangle and place chicken over cheese.
6. Bring corners of dough together over chicken and press to seal; place on cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. If you would like, brush lightly with egg during last 5 minutes of baking time.
8. Variations: Try different cheese spreads such as swiss, cheddar, etc. to get different flavors. Also, try adding a thin slice of ham and using swiss spread for a different take on Cordon Bleu.

Reviews

[Debbb]

Really easy, great presentation! The chicken could have been a little more tender but it was still quite nice.

 

[Virginia Cherry Blo]

Used reduced fat crescent rolls and light garlic and herb cheese. Came out yummy and the hubby even said it was good! Made for Saucy Senoritas Family Picks ZWT5.

 

[Wildflour]

These are just plain TDF!!!! WOW!!! I made four and subbed puff pastry, and also added 2 thin slices of ham and a half slice of havarti cheese on top of each inside. DELICIOUS!!!! What a keeper!!! :) Made for the ZWT5! :)

 

[Deantini]

This dish was great and quick to make! I added a bit of cheddar to the bundles and all in all it was just fantastic. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing. Made for ZWT5

 

[HokiesMom]

A great recipe for those busy nights during the week. The only thing I did was butterfly the chicken breasts to allow them to cook thoroughly without getting too brown. I ended up using this recipe to create another that is close to one we get at our local Italian restaurant. The kids really loved the taste of the crescents in this dish! Thanks iewe for sharing! Tagged in 123 Hit Wonders.