Dinner 10/28/2010 Herbed Chicken in Pastry and Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Herbed Chicken in Pastry

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp butter
2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp water
4 ounces cream cheese
1 Tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
coarse salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. [1] Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet, melt butter and brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove to a plate and let cool while assembling the pastry. [2] In a small bowl, mix egg(s) and water. [3] Unfold the pastry(s) on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll dough to a 14-inch square. Cut into equal-size squares (one per serving). Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese in the center of each square, sprinkle with oregano and basil, and top with a chicken breast. [4] Brush the edges of the squares with egg mixture. Fold each corner to the center on top of the chicken and seal the edges. [5] Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place stuffed pastries seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes  NOTE: If you would like a little more punch, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes with the cream cheese. per serving: 387 calories; 31 grams protein; 16 grams total fat; 0 grams fiber; 9 grams saturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 160 mgs cholesterol; 203 mgs sodium Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots    Prep & Cook time: 20 minutes  3 tablespoons butter, divided 4 shallots , peeled and cut into rings 1 pound green beans, trimmed   coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste per serving: 91 calories; 2 grams protein; 6 grams total fat; 4 grams fiber; 4 grams saturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 15 mgs cholesterol; 8 mgs sodium; 2 weight watcher points   [1] In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside. [2] Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Drain and return to pot. [3] Transfer green beans to a serving dish and top with caramelized shallots and the butter in the pan. Season with salt and pepper and serve.