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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (189g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 cup pesto sauce |
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| Calories 640 | ||
| Calories from Fat 370 | (57%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 41.1g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat 13.3g | 66% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 20.6g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 99mg | 33% | |
| Sodium 490mg | 20% | |
| Potassium 240mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.8g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% | |
| Sugars 1.1g | ||
| Protein 29.0g | 58% | |
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SERVES 6
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 egg, beaten with
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425º.2
Slice or pound chicken into thin pieces.3
Brown lightly in pan coated with cooking spray.4
Place in refrigerator until ready to use.5
Thaw puff pastry according to package directions.6
Roll out each sheet into slightly larger rectangle.7
Cut each sheet into 4 equal pieces.8
Remove chicken from refrigerator, and cut into pieces small enough to fit on half of each pastry square.9
On each pastry square, place one piece chicken, one slice of mozzarella cheese, and 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce.10
Brush half the edges of each pastry square with egg wash mixture. Fold over and seal with fork.11
Transfer to cooking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Brush top of each pillow with egg wash.12
Bake at 425º until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.13
Serve with any remaining pesto sauce, or heated spaghetti sauce if desired.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Alison J.
On Aug 28, 2008
Yum! I browned bite-sized pieces of chicken and mixed them with pesto before folding them into a package - completely forgetting to add the mozzerella cheese I had shredded! I stored them overnight in the fridge then baked them up for dinner the next day. During the last couple of minutes I added that mozzarella on top of each package and let it melt. They were fantastic. There's no question that the mozzarella SHOULD have gone inside (where, hopefully, it will end up next time I make this), but it's nice to know that I can mess up this recipe and still have it turn out well 
These are simple, you can make them ahead, and yet they're so elegant looking to serve for company! Thank you!
From: Jennsniffer
On Feb 17, 2008
Boy were these easy to make and they looked fantastic! Very flavorful and a real pleaser all around. Perfect for a dinner party. I served with spaghetti sauce and it was a perfect compliment. Thanks!
From: Evie*
On Sep 3, 2005
What a delicious meal, and so easy to put together. I only had a packet of grated mozzarella so just covered the tops of the chicken with that. You could use a lot of different combinations with this..I might try camembert and cranberry next time. We loved this, thanks for sharing.
From: Adopted Parisian
On Oct 4, 2005
Deeee-lish! Very easy and my guests raved! I sprinkled a little parmesan over the top and broiled it too!
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