Herbed Chicken in Pastry

Herbed Chicken in Pastry

Chicken Wellington

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 36m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h 16m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

546
Calories
32.7g
Fat
27.2g
Carbohydrates
35.1g
Protein
149mg
Cholesterol
485mg
Sodium
Herbed Chicken in Pastry

Recipe Description

This Herbed Chicken in Pastry recipe is a variation of the classic beef Wellington. And I am so thrilled to share with you another fancy way to serve chicken breast that will wow your family and friends. This delicious entrée features juicy chicken breasts enriched by the flavor of herbed cream cheese and wrapped in tender puff pastry.

My recipe starts with chicken breasts cooked in butter. The spices required for cooking them are easy. All you need is freshly ground black pepper. To top things off, wrap cooked chicken breast halves in puff pastry. To add a piquancy, use spreadable cheese blended with aromatic herbs and garlic. This chicken is perfect served up with a sauté of green beans alongside.

To make the Herbed Chicken in Pastry, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Herbed Chicken in Pastry

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season chicken

    1 min
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    Season 4 chicken breast halves with freshly ground black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    10 min
    Step 2 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and cook chicken until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate chicken

    15 min
    Step 3 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    Transfer to a plate, cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  5. 5

    Make egg wash

    1 min
    Step 5 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water.

  6. 6

    Roll out pastry

    2 min
    Step 6 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    Roll out the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square and then cut into 4 equal squares.

  7. 7

    Fill pastry

    2 min
    Step 7 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    In the center of each pastry square, spread about 2 tablespoons cheese and top with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and 1 chicken breast.

  8. 8

    Roll

    4 min
    Step 8 - Herbed Chicken in PastryStep 8 - Herbed Chicken in PastryStep 8 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    Brush sides of puff pastry with the egg wash. Fold the corners over the chicken and pinch the seams together.

  9. 9

    Prepare for baking

    1 min
    Step 9 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    Place the pastries onto a lined baking sheet seam-side down and brush with the egg wash.

  10. 10

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 10 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Herbed Chicken in Pastry

    Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving and enjoy.

Looking for a savory dish that is quick from bake to serve? Give this Herbed Chicken in Pastry recipe a try! And please come back to leave a comment below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Will
June 9, 2024
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Superb

Isabelle
December 6, 2023
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Superb! I made this for a family dinner and everyone was so impressed. The chicken was juicy and the pastry was just perfect. My kids had seconds, which is a rare treat. I love how easy this was to make but it looks so fancy on the plate.

Ethan Parker
October 20, 2023
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Exceptional! I made this Herbed Chicken in Pastry for my wife's birthday, and it turned out incredible. The kids loved it too! The flavors blended wonderfully, and the puff pastry was so flaky. I can't wait to impress my friends next time. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

Frosty
October 10, 2023
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So easy, yum!

Ursula Thompson
August 10, 2023
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Man, this Herbed Chicken in Pastry was a total hit at our dinner party! I whipped it up for our anniversary and my hubs couldn't stop raving about it. So simple yet fancy, I felt like a gourmet chef. Thanks for this gem

Tina
December 14, 2022
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This recipe made my dinner party so special, thank you.

Zara Thompson
February 9, 2022
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I made this Herbed Chicken in Pastry for my friends' gathering and they were blown away! The creamy herbed cheese elevates the chicken. It was fancy yet so simple to make. I felt like a chef!

Xena
November 28, 2021
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Wow, so delicious!

Athina
April 8, 2021
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Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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