Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken

Name: Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken
Prep time: 255 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 290 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons crushed garlic; 1 egg yolk; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons basil pesto; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 0.25 cup crumbled herbed feta cheese; 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed, cut in half

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Chicken marinated in garlic, layered with sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, spinach, and feta cheese, and wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Delicious! I cook a lot and often look for other recipes, so I decided to try my own simple dish. It was a hit!

Recipe by Rose

Published on April 2, 2019

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Prep Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 egg yolk
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons basil pesto
⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup crumbled herbed feta cheese
1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed, cut in half

Directions

In a small bowl, use a fork to combine crushed garlic and egg yolk. Place chicken breasts in a shallow glass dish and spread both sides with egg mixture. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight (recommended).
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Place one half of the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured board. Place 1/2 cup spinach in the center of the pastry sheet. Remove one chicken breast from marinade, shaking off any excess, and place on top of spinach. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over chicken, layer with half the sun-dried tomatoes, sprinkle with half the feta cheese, and top with 1/2 cup spinach. Fold pastry sheet around chicken, using fingers or fork to seal pastry seam. Place chicken seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat steps with the second half of the puff pastry sheet and remaining chicken breast.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Test for doneness by cutting through center of chicken breast; if juices run clear, chicken is cooked.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

515	Calories
33g	Fat
34g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 524mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 9mg	43%
Calcium 181mg	14%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 438mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.