CHICKEN & PEAR BUNDLES

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Filled with smoked mozzarella and sweet pears, these creative bundles are elegance at its easiest. A simple raspberry sauce finishes the dish nicely. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 slices smoked mozzarella cheese
2 medium ripe pears, thinly sliced
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

Flatten chicken breasts evenly; sprinkle with salt and pepper. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry sheet into a 14-in. square. Cut into four squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square; top each with cheese and pear slices., Lightly brush pastry edges with egg. Bring opposite corners of pastry over each bundle; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 170°., In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and vinegar. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-25 seconds or until melted. Serve with bundles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 40g protein.