Shelly's Recipe

HERBED CHICKEN IN PASTRY

Category: Chicken

1/2 pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
Ground black pepper (optional)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves
2 tbsp. butter
1 container (4 oz) garlic & herb spreadable cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400. Stir the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.

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 until it is 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 the pastry sheet into 4 (7-inch) squares.

Spread about 2 tbsp cheese spread in the center of each pastry square. Top each with 1 tbsp 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 the edges to seal. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastries are golden. Serves 4