Puff Pastry Wrapped Chicken Breasts With Pancetta and Fontina Ch

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Puff Pastry Wrapped Chicken Breasts With Pancetta and Fontina Ch recipe for a fancy dinner
in Poultry

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion , finly chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
6 ounces pancetta , diced . ( comes pre packaged at grocery store )
1/4 cup dry white wine , such as chardonay
2 cups chicken broth
1 frozen puff pastry , sheets . ( package comes with two )
4 -6 slices Fontina cheese ( or other creamy cheese )
1 egg ( for wash )
salt
black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
675
Sugar
1g
Fat
49g
This Puff Pastry Wrapped Chicken Breasts recipe is perfect for a fancy dinner or special occasion. The combination of the salty pancetta, creamy Fontina cheese and golden puff pastry create a meal that is both delicious and impressive. The chicken breasts are seared to perfection before being wrapped in puff pastry and baked until crispy. Served with a side salad or creamy mashed potatoes, this meal is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet, add butter and olive oil to the pan and heat on medium-high heat.
3.Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper then cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4.Remove chicken from pan and place on a plate.
5.In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.
6.Add pancetta and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
7.Add wine and broth to pan and cook until reduced down to about half the original mixture.
8.Return chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the mixture over each chicken breast.
9.Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 2-3 squares to wrap each chicken breast.
10.Place a slice of fontina cheese on the top of each chicken breast and wrap tightly with the puff pastry.
11.Brush each pastry with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

This chicken recipe is easy to make but will impress any dinner guest.

The puff pastry and Fontina cheese create a delicious creamy texture that blends perfectly with the chicken and pancetta.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the use of the puff pastry and cheese.

This meal may not be suitable for those with gluten allergies or sensitivities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is known to boost metabolism and build muscle mass.
Pancetta and Fontina cheese provide a rich flavor, but should be eaten in moderation due to their high levels of fat and sodium.

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