Thursday, November 10, 2011

PUFF PASTRY- the new LBD :)

I am forming an unhealthy relationship with puff pastry.  It makes winter seem...cozier, more comfortable.  With it's light and airy deliciousness  wrapped around endless possibilities.  I am in love.  That's right I admit it.  Puff Pastry and I are an item!


Garlic Chicken Breast, Asparagus and Asiago 
wrapped in Puff Pastry


Preheat over to 450 degrees
Thaw puff pastry as instructed.


Ingredients:  1lb asparagus, puff pastry, 2 large chicken breasts, sea salt, pepper, 1 garlic clove minced, shredded aaiago (about 2 oz.), 1 egg beaten- mixed with 1 TBS water.


Line pan with parchment paper
  • Cut Asparagus into 3 inch pieces
  • Slice Chicken breasts in half and cut in half again, Season with salt and pepper
  • Cut puff pastry into 4 equal portions
  • Unroll cut portions of puff pastry- layer chicken, 1/2 oz cheese, asparagus and garlic
  • Wrap pastry around filling, lay with seam on bottom
  • Brush top with egg mixture
  • Cook for 40 minutes (cover top with foil, remove with 5 minutes remaining)
Serve with arugula salad and smashed yukon gold potatoes.  I promise everyone will love this one!

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