Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"I suggest to double the recipe these are *that* good!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[peppergirl]

I chose this recipe out of all the puff pastry recipes because it required less work, and I was short on time. I substituted toated almonds for the walnuts, but other than that, I followed all the directions. The chicken was moist, flavorful, and elegant looking. My husband thought this was fantastic dinner, so needless to say, I'll keep it. Thanks for sharing, Kittencal!