Puffed chicken alouette recipe recipe

Puffed Chicken Alouette Recipe recipe

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Ingredients

One (17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

One (4-ounce) container garlic and spice flavored Alouette cheese

6 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves

salt

pepper

1 egg

water

Instructions:

This recipe was found in one of the Southern Living Cookbooks and has become a favorite quick recipe for family and friends. It has a very elegant presentation and looks much more difficult to prepare than it is.

Unfold pastry sheets and roll each into a 12 by 14 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Cut the first sheet into 4 rectangles. Cut the second sheet into two 6 x 7 inch rectangles. In the other half of the sheet, cut strips about 1/4 inch wide.

Spread 1/6 of the cheese spread onto each chicken breast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place each breast onto the center of each small rectangle of pastry. Sprinkle water onto the edges of pastry which extend beyond the chicken. Pull the edges of the pastry up around the breast, overlapping the edges to secure pastry. Place bundles, seams down, on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Twist two of the 1/4 inch strips gently together to resemble a braid and place lengthwise on each bundle, tucking ends under each bundle. Twist two strips together and place crosswise across each bundle, tucking ends under sides of each bundle. Cover and chill up to 2 hours if desired.

Combine egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush mixture over bundles. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden.

Serves: 6