chicken cordon bleu in pastry

How To Make chicken cordon bleu in pastry

• 1

  In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter.
• 2

  Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired.
• 3

  Add chicken and cook until browned.
• 4

  Remove chicken from skillet.
• 5

  Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
• 6

  Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes.
• 7

  Preheat oven to 400.
• 8

  Mix egg and water and set aside.
• 9

  Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface.
• 10

  Roll into 14-inch square and cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.
• 11

  Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on each square.
• 12

  Top with 1 slice ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 chicken breast half.
• 13

  Brush edges of squares with egg mixture.
• 14

  Fold corners to center on top of chicken and seal edges.
• 15

  Place seam-side down on shallow-sided baking sheet.
• 16

  Brush with egg mixture.
• 17

  Bake 25 minutes or until golden.
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