Herbed Chicken Asparagus In Pastry Recipes

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTRIES

Steps:

• Cut each pastry sheet into 4 strips, and cut each strip crossways to give 3 rectangles.
• Roll each rectangle on lightly floured surface until they measure approximately 3" x 6".
• Combine the chicken, asparagus sour cream, chives (or spring onions) and cheese in a bowl.
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Spoon a teaspoon of the mixture onto each rolled out pastry rectangle.
• Lightly brush the edges with egg and fold in the long sides first before folding in the ends to form'parcels'.
• Place pastries seam side down on greased oven trays.
• *Shortly before serving, brush each pastry with egg and bake in a moderately hot oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the goat cheese, ricotta and 2 eggs to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined. Next, add the Parmesan, parsley, chives, dill, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse once again to combine all the ingredients. The mixture may look slightly liquidy, but once it bakes the egg will help stabilize the cheese mixture. Set aside.
• On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work space and dust a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the puff pastry out to a 13-by-11-inch rectangle. Add the goat cheese-herb mixture to the puff pastry and spread it out into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around the puff pastry. Nestle in the asparagus into the cheese mixture, alternating directions.
• To make the egg wash, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed crust all the way around the edges.
• Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese mixture is set, 25 to 30 minutes

HERBED CHICKEN IN PASTRY

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk.
• Season the chicken with the black pepper, if desired. Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate. Cover the plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.
• Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese spread in the center of each pastry square. Top each with 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 chicken breast. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the egg mixture. Fold the corners of the pastry squares to the center over the chicken and press to seal. Place the filled pastries seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let the pastries cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve Bibb lettuce wedges with tomatoes and basil and Italian dressing. For dessert serve coffee ice cream with butterscotch or whipped cream.

ASPARAGUS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Stand asparagus, tips up, in two inches of water and steam, covered, until still slightly al dente. Remove to a serving platter.
• Meanwhile, make sauce. Combine basil, mint, lemon juice, chives, parsley, salt and pepper in blender or food processor. Add two tablespoons olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding more oil if necessary. You will probably need 3 to 4 tablespoons.
• Correct seasonings and pour sauce over asparagus. Serve at room temperature.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Place asparagus in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter; heat through. Remove from the heat. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese.

HERBED CHICKEN IN PASTRY

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired. Melt butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove chicken. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes. Mix egg and water. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 14-inch square and cut into 4 (7-inch) squares. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese spread in center of each square. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley and top with cooled chicken. Brush edges of squares with egg mixture. Fold each corner to center on top of chicken and seal edges. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with egg mixture.
• Bake 25 minutes or until golden.

ONE PAN GARLIC HERB CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Melt 2 TBSPs butter in a large pan/skillet over medium-high heat Stir in garlic and herbs and cook another minute or so until the garlic is fragrant. 2. Reduce heat to medium, add chicken to pan, and cook for 5- minutes, then flip and cook another 5-7 minutes. (Chicken should be nearly, but not completely, cooked by this point.) 3. Scoot the chicken over the sides and add remaining 1 TBSP butter to the empty portion of the pan. Once the butter is melted, add asparagus. Season asparagus with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, rotating throughout, for 4-6 minutes until tender and chicken is completely cooked through. 4. Serve immediately garnished with freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh herbs if desired.

HERBED PASTRY

Steps:

• In the work bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt. Add butter, and process for about 10 seconds, or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add thyme and shallots; process a few seconds more.
• With the machine running, add water little by little, until dough just holds together. Form dough into a flat disk, and wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes.

HERBED FRESH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute garlic and seasonings in oil until tender. Add the asparagus, red peppers and walnuts; heat through.

HERBED CHICKEN ASPARAGUS IN PASTRY

Steps:

• Defrost puff pastry in fridge according to box instructions. Let sit at room temperature for 1/2 hour before beginning recipe. Defrost chicken tenders. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Roll out sheet of puff pastry on cutting board. Slice each sheet into four equal squares, making eight squares altogether.
• Lay tenders diagonally across each square. Spoon two tablespoons cheese spread on top of each tender.
• Cut each stalk of asparagus in half and lay two halves on top of each tender.
• Fold two opposite corners of pastry over chicken, asparagus, and cheese, sort of like pigs in a blanket. Chicken should be exposed at each end.
• Lay on greased cookie sheet (use parchment if you like), spacing by at least one inch. Use pastry brush to coat tops with butter. Sprinkle delicately with parmesan.
• Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Optional: broil for a minute or two to make pastry even crisper.