EASY CHICKEN BUNDLES

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This is a simple -- yet tasty -- recipe that can be tweaked to individual taste, just by changing the flavor of cheese spread used!

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (4 ounce) package garlic & herb spreadable cheese
1 egg, beaten (optional)

Steps:

  • In large skillet, melt butter, Sprinkle chicken breasts with pepper and add to skillet.
  • Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Unroll both cans of the dough and separate into 8 rectangles.
  • Press each into 6x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal
  • Spread cheese evenly in center of each dough rectangle and place chicken over cheese.
  • Bring corners of dough together over chicken and press to seal; place on cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. If you would like, brush lightly with egg during last 5 minutes of baking time.
  • Variations: Try different cheese spreads such as swiss, cheddar, etc. to get different flavors. Also, try adding a thin slice of ham and using swiss spread for a different take on Cordon Bleu.

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