Ingredients for Holiday Chicken Presents
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Half
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- Fresh Mushrooms
- Frozen Puff Pastry
- 1/4 cup milk
- Dry Sherry
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Swiss Cheese
- Country Ham
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for chicken mixture) + 2 tablespoons (for dipping sauce)
- Poppy Seed
- Lemon Juice
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How to Make Holiday Chicken Presents
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sprinkle 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp garlic salt.
- Cook chicken in a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.
- Chop chicken into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots and 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 4 oz cream cheese and 1/4 cup milk until smooth and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped chicken, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Unfold 3 (14.1 oz) sheets of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into fourths.
- Roll each puff pastry square into a 10-inch square.
- Place 1 slice of Swiss cheese and 1 slice of cooked ham (about 2 oz total) in the center of each square.
- Top with 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture.
- Bring the corners of the pastry together over the filling, gently pressing to seal.
- Cut any remaining puff pastry sheet into thin strips and use to tie each bundle.
- Place the bundles on a baking sheet.
- Brush with 1 egg white, lightly beaten.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the presents bake, prepare the dipping sauce: Whisk together 4 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
43 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
145g
Carbs
25g
