Pesto Chicken Puff Pastry Packets Recipe

Name: Pesto Chicken Puff Pastry Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (such as Pepperidge Farm(R)), thawed; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (such as Pepperidge Farm(R)), thawed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

1
Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness. Divide each breast into 2 even portions. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
3
Cook chicken in the skillet until well browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove chicken onto a plate and coat with pesto. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5
Unfold pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 14-inch square and cut into four 7-inch squares. Sprinkle an equal portion of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over each square; place a piece of chicken on top.
6
Whisk egg and water together in a bowl; brush mixture over the edges of the pastry squares. Fold corners of the pastry over the chicken to the center and press to seal. Place filled pastries seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush with the egg mixture.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pesto Chicken Puff Pastry Packets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pesto Chicken Puff Pastry Packets

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