Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and lay it on the prepared baking sheet.
- 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.
- Fold pastry over the filling, sealing it tightly. Score the top for steam release and decorative effect.
- Whisk egg yolk with a tablespoon of water and brush it over the pastry.
- Chill the wrapped Wellington for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let chicken Wellington rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure mushroom filling is dry before assembly to avoid a soggy pastry. Allow resting after baking for optimal texture.
