Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Wellingtons
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Chicken Wellington is a hearty meal fancy enough for any dinner party. Look for smaller chicken breasts for this recipe - they'll be easier to fold in half.
Course:
Entrées
Cuisine:
British
Keyword:
puff pastry, Chicken, 30 Minute Meals, Entertaining Recipes, Spinach and Artichokes
Servings: 4
Calories: 793 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 5- to 6-ounce boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed (about 10 ounces)
- ¾ cup chopped artichokes hearts
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 sheet puff pastry defrosted
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Fold the short end of the chicken breast under the larger end to make the chicken breast into a rounded shape rather than oblong and secure with a toothpick. Pre-heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Remove the toothpicks and set the chicken breasts aside to cool.
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Squeeze the liquid out of the defrosted frozen spinach. Combine the softened butter and cream cheese in a bowl and fold in the Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
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Roll out puff pastry to a 12-inch by 12-inch square. Cut the pastry into 4 equal 6-inch squares. Spread a quarter of the spinach mixture in the center of each square of puff pastry. Place a chicken breast on top of each pile of spinach. Fold the puff pastry up around the chicken, pinching the seams shut. You may have to gently stretch the dough to cover the chicken breast. Place the seam side down on a baking sheet and brush the outside of the dough with the egg wash. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until puff pastry is browned and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Recipe Notes
To dress up the Chicken Wellingtons, cut leaves or strips out of additional puff pastry to make decorative patterns on top. Brush with egg wash before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Wellingtons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 793
Calories from Fat 495
% Daily Value*
Fat 55g85%
Saturated Fat 22g110%
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 1405mg59%
Potassium 668mg19%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 5830IU117%
Vitamin C 11.4mg14%
Calcium 346mg35%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.