Chicken In Puff Pastry

1. 1

   Heat oven to 430 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in processor until smooth and basil is finely chopped.

3. 3

   Unfold both pieces of pastry carefully.

4. 4

   Roll out on lightly-floured surface to 14 x 10 inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.

5. 5

   Cut in half crosswise into 7 x 10 inch rectangle; repeat with second sheet of pastry.

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   Spread 1/4 of cheese mixture lengthwise, in approximate size of chicken breast, across center of each rectangle.

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   Place chicken breast over, skinned side down.

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   Lift long sides of pastry to meet in center over top of chicken; pinch overlap and short ends to enclose chicken snuggly.

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   Trim away excess pastry leaving pinched overlap.

10. 10

    Arrange seam side down, 2 inches apart, on a greased baking sheet; brush generously with beaten egg.

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    Bake until puffed and golden and chicken is cooked through, 18-22 minutes.

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    Note: Using Boursin Cheese in this recipe in place of the cream cheese is very nice, too.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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