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Chicken Wellington

Savory Chicken Wellington That Will Elevate Your Dinner Game

Elevate your dinner with this delicious Chicken Wellington, a gourmet dish featuring tender chicken, savory mushroom duxelles, and creamy cheese wrapped in flaky pastry.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Finely chopped, use cremini or button
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 pieces Shallots Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Can substitute with dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese or Boursin
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
  • 1 piece Egg Yolk For egg wash
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Melt a tablespoon of butter and a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and shallots, cooking until thickened, about 10-12 minutes. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and sear in a skillet over high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let cool.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and lay it on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Spread cooled mushroom mixture over the center of the pastry, leaving an inch border. Place seared chicken on top, then spread cream cheese or Boursin over the chicken.
  6. Fold pastry over the filling, sealing it tightly. Score the top for steam release and decorative effect.
  7. Whisk egg yolk with a tablespoon of water and brush it over the pastry.
  8. Chill the wrapped Wellington for 15-20 minutes before baking.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  10. Let chicken Wellington rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure mushroom filling is dry before assembly to avoid a soggy pastry. Allow resting after baking for optimal texture.

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