Baked Mediterranean Chicken & Feta-Stuffed Puff Pastry

Ingredients

- Main Components:
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten for glazing

- Marinade & Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt

- Vegetable Mix:
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup red peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup mixed pizza toppings (such as olives and mushrooms), optional

- Herbs:
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp mint, chopped

- Garnish:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the diced chicken with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, lemon juice, thyme, and salt. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.

3. Cook the Chicken and Vegetables:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the marinated chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions, red peppers, and tomatoes, cooking until the vegetables are soft and the chicken is fully cooked, about another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in the parsley and mint.

4. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Layer the chicken and vegetable mixture onto one half of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and breadcrumbs over the filling.

5. Fold and Seal the Pastry:
- Fold the pastry over the filling to form a pocket. Press the edges together with a fork to seal securely.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg for a glossy finish.

6. Bake the Pastry:
- Transfer the sealed pastry to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

7. Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a moment.
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil before slicing and serving.

Preparation Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Cooking Time

- PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1800 total calories

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