Chicken & Pear Bundles

Filled with smoked mozzarella and sweet pears, these creative bundles are elegance at its easiest. A simple raspberry sauce finishes the dish nicely.

Chicken & Pear Bundles

Average Rating: 4.875

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 slices smoked mozzarella cheese
  • 2 medium ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Instructions

  • 1. Flatten chicken breasts evenly; sprinkle with salt and pepper. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry sheet into a 14-in. square. Cut into four squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square; top each with cheese and pear slices.
  • 2. Lightly brush pastry edges with egg. Bring opposite corners of pastry over each bundle; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg.
  • 3. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 170°.
  • 4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and vinegar. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-25 seconds or until melted. Serve with bundles.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 699 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 40g protein.