Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Baked in Puff Pastry
Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors with this Chicken Ham and Swiss Cheese Baked in Puff Pastry recipe! Featuring tender, seared chicken breasts layered with savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and a tangy hint of Dijon mustard, all wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked to golden, flaky perfection, this dish is a true showstopper. Ready in under an hour, it combines sophistication with simplicity, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party centerpiece. Serve warm with a crisp green salad or your favorite sides for a complete meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive. Perfect for lovers of comfort food with a gourmet twist, this recipe promises unforgettable taste and texture in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 slices Ham slices
- 2 slices Swiss cheese slices
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 1 piece Egg (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season both chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 2 equal rectangles, one for each chicken breast.
Spread 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard onto the center of each puff pastry rectangle.
Place 1 slice of ham on top of the mustard, followed by 1 slice of Swiss cheese, and then a seared chicken breast.
Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the chicken to fully enclose it, pinching the seams together to seal. Place the wrapped chicken seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the beaten egg over the surface of the puff pastry for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve warm with your favorite side dishes or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1858 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
