Chicken Breasts in Phyllo Pastry

Name: Chicken Breasts in Phyllo Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (or thighs); salt & pepper; 4 sheets phyllo pastry; 1 cup pesto sauce (or sun-dried tomato pesto); olive oil flavored cooking spray

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Recipe by Ninna

Easy way to do chicken breasts in pastry. Use refrigerated rather than freezer phyllo pastry, it is easier to work with.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

chicken breasts (or thighs)
salt & pepper
4

sheets phyllo pastry
1

cup pesto sauce (or sun-dried tomato pesto)
olive oil flavored cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

Poach chicken breasts or lightly pan fry until only half cooked with seasonings of choice.
Spread chicken with pesto and wrap each breast in two sheets of phyllo sprayed between with olive oil spray.
Brush with beaten egg or yolk and bake in hot oven 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.

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