chicken cordon bleu in pastry

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64 Pinches
Wallace, NC
Updated on Apr 20, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 package puff pastry sheet, thawed
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 4 slices cooked ham
  • 4 slices swiss cheese

How To Make chicken cordon bleu in pastry

  • Step 1
    In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter.
  • Step 2
    Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Step 3
    Add chicken and cook until browned.
  • Step 4
    Remove chicken from skillet.
  • Step 5
    Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Preheat oven to 400.
  • Step 8
    Mix egg and water and set aside.
  • Step 9
    Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface.
  • Step 10
    Roll into 14-inch square and cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.
  • Step 11
    Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on each square.
  • Step 12
    Top with 1 slice ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 chicken breast half.
  • Step 13
    Brush edges of squares with egg mixture.
  • Step 14
    Fold corners to center on top of chicken and seal edges.
  • Step 15
    Place seam-side down on shallow-sided baking sheet.
  • Step 16
    Brush with egg mixture.
  • Step 17
    Bake 25 minutes or until golden.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: French

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