Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken

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!

Prep Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 50 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1
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).

Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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 Fat33g 42%
Saturated Fat10g 50%
Cholesterol101mg 34%
Sodium524mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars3g
Protein22g
Vitamin C9mg 43%
Calcium181mg 14%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium438mg 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.

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