I must really love you all to share some of my prized recipes with you. This dish is a family favorite. It was a favorite of mine growing up, and it is a family favorite now. Well, okay, that is a lie. My kids don’t eat it. One kiddo can’t due to dietary restrictions, and one just won’t because he is stubborn. Buuuttt…my husband and I love this dish. And I make it a rule to never cook for the kids. If I did, we’d be eating gluten free chicken nuggets and rice pasta noodles every night. Ew.
This recipe is super easy and tastes and looks like it’s not—which is also why I love it so much! (It’s always good when people think you’re a better cook than you actually are :).
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz garlic & spice alouette cheese (or any flavored cream cheese will do if you’re on a tight budget)
- 3 skinless chicken breasts cut thinly in half to make 6 pieces
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 egg white beaten with some H2O
Here’s what you’ll do:
Preheat your oven to 400. Once your pastry is thawed, roll it out on a floured surface. Cut it into six rectangles. Plop some cheese on each piece. Plop a salted & peppered chicken piece over that. And wrap them up like sweet little packages. Seriously. That’s it.
When you are wrapping them up, reserve any extra dough. You will use this for a garnish. I usually make leaves, but you can cut (or use a cookie cutter) any shape you desire.
Place your cute cut-outs on top and brush everything with an egg white. This gives it a nice golden brown and shiny look.
Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
Watch everyone oooooo and ahhhhh at your creation.
Finish it off with an equally easy, yet impressive, apple pie. (I’ll share that recipe another time.)
Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
Watch everyone oooooo and ahhhhh at your creation.
Finish it off with an equally easy, yet impressive, apple pie. (I’ll share that recipe another time.)
Enjoy the tastiness without the fuss!
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Anonymous says
I made this dinner thanks so much it was awesome…I only had Feta on hand so I used that…and I brushed olive oil with a little bit of garlic powder over the tops…everyone loved it !!!
Happy New Year….
Kathy 🙂
got this from Rhoda's blor 🙂
Kristy says
Oh, wow. I just made this for dinner tonight (its been on my list of recipes to try on my blog sidebar for over a month) and it was SOOO good!
I love recipes like this – really good and looking like you've slaved away, but easy!
Rooms Revealed says
I just made this for dinner and it was delicious. The chicken was so moist. Thank you very much.
Christine Trebendis
Jess says
I think I could handle this one…… Thanks!
Allison Shops says
What is your address? I'm on my way! Looks wonderful!
heartnsoulcooking says
You made this looks so EASY!!! THANKS!!!
Geri
sweetjeanette says
How cool is that?!?!? I'm definitely snagging this recipe. Everyone will think I slaved over a gourmet meal!!! Thank you. (dropping by from Rhoda's recipe party)
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Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Beth, that sounds fab!! I must try this. I've always been scared of puff pastry, but you make it look easy. 🙂 Thank you for all your sweet comments lately, you're just a doll, you know that?!
Candice Schwartz says
Yum, Yum, Yum. I made it last night and my family loved it. I served it along with green beans & almonds and some noodles. Thanks for sharing
michaela says
YUM! Will be making this sometime very soon!
Angie says
That looks delicious AND so easy to make! Thank you for sharing – I want to try it!!
Gina says
I love that before and after picture-that's a crack up! The recipe looks yummy, and good for you to not cook for the kids-that's just way too work! (at least at our house it would be!)
TRICIA @ The Zoo says
Oh that looks delicious!
I will definitely be trying this one out.
XO*T
P.S. The chicken pic to dinner pic was very funny!
TRICIA @ The Zoo says
Oh that looks delicious!
I will definitely be trying this one out.
XO*T
P.S. The chicken pic to dinner pic was very funny!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
I may not be able to eat it {I share that dietary restriction with your son}, but it looks so good! I also don't mind making things that I can't eat for my family, so I may just try this. In the meantime, I need to figure out how to change my rice flour into pastry dough. : ) Thanks for sharing your family recipe!
Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training says
Delish! Not only does the main dish look good the side look good too! Thanks for sharing.
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How "Sweet" it is... says
First, I just LOVE your blog! Second, those chicken bundles look delicious…I will definitely have to try them! Thanks!
Kelli says
I very well may have to make these. They look very yummy and sounds pretty easy. Thanks for sharing.