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Chicken Wellington

Delicious Chicken Wellington: Your New Comfort Food Favorite

This Chicken Wellington is an elegant comfort food that combines flaky pastry with a rich filling, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Main protein; stays juicy and tender inside the pastry.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Provides aromatic flavor; always use fresh for the best taste.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Optional; creates a savory mushroom duxelles for added depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Introduces a tangy flavor that complements richness.
Béchamel Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce and is essential for sautéing.
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Thickens the béchamel sauce.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Adds creaminess to the sauce.
For Assembly
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Provides a flaky, golden outer layer.
  • 1 egg Egg (for wash) Gives the pastry a shiny, golden finish.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Chicken Wellington Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic and if using, add mushrooms, cooking until softened. Stir in flour and gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into rectangles. Place a spoonful of béchamel sauce, followed by cooled chicken and more sauce on each pastry piece. Fold pastry over and seal edges.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. Place assembled Wellingtons seam-side down, brush with egg, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Let the Chicken Wellington rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Chicken Wellington recipe is easy and can be customized with different vegetables or proteins.

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