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Chicken, Prosciutto & Asparagus Bundles

You don't need the skills of a pastry chef to fancy up your meal. Frozen puff pastry is effortless and extremely versatile

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March 23rd, 2011

Recipe by LeeAnne Wright

"My son actually did all of the prep for this recipe, and he even thought it was nice enough to serve to his girlfriend!" —Pamela French, mom of Luke, 18, and Brooklyn, 9, Bolton, Ont.
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pkg frozen puff pastry patties, thawed according to package directions
  • 6 slices prosciutto or ham
  • 3 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise and pounded with a mallet
  • 12 asparagus stalks, trimmed to fit
  • 6 tbsp Boursin cheese or herbed cream cheese
  • 1 egg, whisked with a teaspoon of water
Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.

  2. Roll individual pastry patties on a floured surface into ⅛-inch thick rectangle shape. Top each piece of pastry with a slice of prosciutto (making sure to leave a border of pastry so that you can seal the bundle), a piece of chicken, a few pieces of asparagus and cheese. Starting at one of the short ends, roll up each bundle, folding in sides and sealing well. Set seam side down on sheet pan.

  3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. (Can be prepped 6 hours in advance.)

  4. Just before baking, brush each bundle with egg. Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

Nutrients Per Serving

357 calories, 19 g fat, 33 mg calcium, 620 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre, 24 g protein. Excellent source of selenium and vitamin B3. Good source of folate and vitamin B6.

Chicken, Prosciutto & Asparagus Bundles
Photography by Ryan Szulc