Tarragon Chicken Bundles
Elevate your dinner table with these flaky, golden-brown Tarragon Chicken Bundles—perfect for impressing guests or indulging in an elegant family meal. Each parcel features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, herbaceous mixture of cream cheese, fresh tarragon, and garlic, wrapped in buttery puff pastry for a stunning presentation and delightful flavor. Seared to lock in juicy goodness and baked to perfection, these savory bundles deliver a crisp, golden crust with a melt-in-your-mouth filling. Easy enough for a weeknight meal yet sophisticated for special occasions, this recipe comes together in just under an hour and serves four. Pair with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete, unforgettable dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter, for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, tarragon, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be the filling for the chicken.
Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to ensure it can fully encase a chicken breast. Repeat with the second sheet.
Once the chicken has cooled slightly, make a small slit along the side of each breast to create a pocket. Stuff each pocket with about 1 ½–2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture.
Place one stuffed chicken breast on a prepared puff pastry sheet. Wrap the puff pastry around the chicken, sealing the edges by pinching them together. Repeat for all chicken breasts.
Place the wrapped chicken bundles on the greased baking sheet, seam side down. Brush each with beaten egg to ensure a golden, shiny crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the bundles cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional tarragon if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.7 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.9 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 904 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 3614 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 236.3 g | 473% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2249 mg | 48% | |
*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.
