Chicken Pesto Pillows

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This is a delicious recipe that i made up years ago. It is my top requested recipe for my family's birthday dinners. It's easy, yet looks like you've slaved all day! Great for entertaining.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 425.

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Slice or pound chicken into thin pieces.

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Brown lightly in pan coated with cooking spray.

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Place in refrigerator until ready to use.

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Thaw puff pastry according to package directions.

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Roll out each sheet into slightly larger rectangle.

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Cut each sheet into 4 equal pieces.

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Remove chicken from refrigerator , and cut into pieces small enough to fit on half of each pastry square.

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On each pastry square , place one piece chicken , one slice of mozzarella cheese , and 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce.

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Brush half the edges of each pastry square with egg wash mixture.

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Fold over and seal with fork.

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Transfer to cooking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

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Brush top of each pillow with egg wash.

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Bake at 425 until golden brown , approximately 20 minutes.

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Serve with any remaining pesto sauce , or heated spaghetti sauce if desired.

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Ingredients

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boneless skinless chicken breast halves, frozen puff pastry, mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce, egg, water