Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 4hrs15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 4hrs50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons crushed garlic

1 egg yolk

2 cups chopped fresh spinach

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons basil pesto

⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

¼ cup crumbled herbed feta cheese

1 frozen puff pastry sheet

thawed

cut in half

Grecian Pork Tenderloin

World Cuisine

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.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 515.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.4g 45%

Carbohydrates: 33.6g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 32.6g 50%

Saturated Fat: 9.9g 50%

Cholesterol: 101.3mg 34%

Vitamin A Iu: 1654.1IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.8mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 8.5mg 14%

Folate: 93.8mcg 24%

Calcium: 181.2mg 18%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 50.4mg 18%

Potassium: 438mg 12%

Sodium: 523.7mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 293.3

*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.