Herbed Chicken Asparagus In Pastry Food

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

CHEESY PUFF PASTRY ASPARAGUS TART

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC/430ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment paper.
• To make the cheese mixture, combine the cream cheese, egg yolks, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Gently roll the puff pastry out into a large rectangle (to fit the baking sheet). Score a border around the edge (taking care not to cut all the way through the pastry).
• Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the puff pastry, staying within the borders then top with the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
• Place the tart into the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the asparagus; cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Drain and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking; drain and pat dry. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Roll out the puff pastry into a 10-by-16-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Bake until light golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, mix the fontina, comte, shallot, egg yolks, milk, nutmeg and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl until combined. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Arrange the asparagus on the tart and bake until the cheese mixture is slightly puffy, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

GRILLED HERB CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1.Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add ¼ cup of the marinade; turn to coat well. Place asparagus in a second resealable plastic bag. Add remaining ¼ marinade; turn to coat. Refrigerate chicken and asparagus 30 minutes.
• 2.Remove chicken and asparagus from marinade. Discard chicken marinade; reserve asparagus marinade.
• 3.Grill chicken over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Grill asparagus 4 minutes or until tender-crisp, turning occasionally. Brush chicken and asparagus with reserved marinade. If desired, grill lemon slices 30 seconds per side. Serve chicken with asparagus. Garnish with lemon slices.

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.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and keep warm in the pan. Season the chicken with ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken with the onion and garlic for 5 mins until both are lightly browned. Turn over the chicken once and stir the onion regularly.
• Pour over the stock, add 2 sprigs of tarragon and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then turn the chicken, add the asparagus and cook for 3 mins more. Chop the remaining tarragon.
• Stir the crème fraîche and tarragon into the pan with the chicken and heat through, stirring, for a few secs. Serve with the new potatoes.

HERBED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Wash the asparagus under running water and snap off tough ends; place 1 inch of water in a large skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
• When water boils, add the asparagus, cover, and steam for 4 to 6 minutes,.
• or until fork-tender; immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and plunge it into a ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
• In a 9" x 13" baking dish, combine the Italian dressing, red pepper, parsley, and chives; mix well.
• Remove the asparagus from the water, drain well, and add to the.
• baking dish and gently mix to coat completely with the dressing.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving; before serving, sprinkle with the chopped egg, if desired.

HERBED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut root ends off of asparagus.
• Lightly steam asparagus until brightly green and tender to touch but still slightly firm.
• Place on platter or in a casserole dish.
• Pour white wine vinegar over.
• Sprinkle the herbes de provence and season with salt.
• Toss to coat evenly.

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.

HERBED CHICKEN IN PASTRY

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in skillet and 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, set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 14" square and cut into 4 (7") square.
• Spread about 2 tbsp of cheese spread in center of each square.
• Sprinkle with 1 tbsp 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.

HERBED CHICKEN IN PASTRY

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• melt butter in skillet.
• Add chicken and cook until browned.
• Remove chicken and let cool 10 minutes, then cover and chill for 15 minutes to over night.
• Thaw pastry sheet for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Mix water and egg.
• Preheat oven to 400.
• Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface.
• Roll into a 14 inch square and cut into 4 (7") squares.
• Spread about 2 Tbs of the Cheese spread down the center of each square.
• Sprinkle with parsley. Top that with the slices from one mushroom, and the Real Bacon Bits.
• Top with cooled chicken.
• Brush edges with egg mixture.
• Fold each corner to center on top of the chicken and seal edges. Place seam side down on baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg mixture.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or util golden.
• I used the Alouette brand Spinach and Artichoke cheese spread, it originally called for Garlic & Herb but I couldn't find that. I also used my P.Chef baking sheet. This recipe lends itself to a lot of possibilities for tweaking, but try it as written the first time.