Description
Chicken Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce is a sophisticated dish that combines flaky puff pastry, tender chicken, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself on a cozy night in, this recipe balances savory flavors with elegant presentation. With just a few essential ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 shallots (finely chopped)
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and shallots until fragrant, then add diced chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes until done.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Mix in Dijon mustard and thyme; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into squares large enough to wrap around the filling.
- Spoon the cooled chicken mixture onto each pastry square's center. Fold corners over the filling to seal tightly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush tops with beaten egg, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream and chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat until slightly thickened; season with salt and pepper before serving over sliced Wellingtons.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Wellington (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg