CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY

You’ll never believe a dish this scrumptious, comforting and impressive-looking could be made with just five ingredients! It offers such an easy way to entertain friends.

—GINA HOBBS TIFTON, GA



PREP: 15 MIN. BAKE: 20 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


4 chicken tenderloins

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

1/2 cup spreadable spinach and artichoke cream cheese

4 slices Muenster cheese, halved

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut into four squares.

2. Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese onto the center of each square; top with Muenster cheese and chicken.

3. Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over edges. 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 mixture.

4. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.