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Chicken Wellington

Heavenly Chicken Wellington for Cozy Dinner Nights

This Chicken Wellington offers a gourmet twist on comfort food, perfect for cozy dinner nights and entertaining guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Boneless
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Shallots Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 slices Prosciutto
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry All-butter recommended
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For egg wash
For Sautéing
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken. Sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool.
  2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and a dash of olive oil. Sauté mushrooms, shallots, and garlic for about 8-10 minutes until moisture evaporates and mixture thickens. Allow to cool.
  3. On a sheet of plastic wrap, lay out prosciutto slices overlapping slightly. Spread the mushroom duxelles over prosciutto, then place the chicken at the center. Roll prosciutto around chicken to create a tight log. Chill in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface until large enough to wrap chicken roll. Place chilled chicken roll in the center and fold edges over tightly. Chill again for 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk together egg yolk and water to create an egg wash. Brush the surface of the wrapped Chicken Wellington and cut small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
  6. Transfer Chicken Wellington to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are completely cool before wrapping to avoid soggy pastry. Customize by swapping ingredients like sautéed spinach or cheese.

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