Chicken Cordon Bleu In Pastry

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Chicken Cordon Bleu In Pastry

Recipe By : Pepperidge Farm (http://www.puffpastry.com)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon margarine or butter
4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves --
-- (about 1 pound)
1/2 package Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry sheets -- (1
1 sheet ) (17
-- -- 1/4-ounce size)
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
4 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
4 slices cooked ham -- (about 4 ounces)
4 slices Swiss cheese -- (about 4 ounces)

In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat margarine. Season chicken with
salt and pepper if desired. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove
chicken from skillet. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Thaw pastry
sheet at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix egg and
water and set aside. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into
14-inch square and cut into 4 (7-inch) squares. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on
each square. Top with 1slice ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 chicken breast half.
Brush edges of
squares with egg mixture. Fold corners to center on top of chicken and seal
edges. Place seam-side down on shallow-sided baking sheet. Brush with egg
mixture. Bake 25 minutes or until golden. Serves 4.

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