Description
Chicken Wellington transforms a humble chicken breast into a gourmet centerpiece. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a layer of garlicky mushroom duxelles and creamy herb cheese, it’s perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or date nights. Elegant yet comforting, this dish offers crisp texture, juicy chicken, and rich flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small shallot (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
1 teaspoon parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup Boursin or cream cheese
1 egg yolk (beaten for egg wash)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and shallot in butter and olive oil until moisture evaporates and mixture thickens. Stir in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let cool.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear each side in a hot skillet until golden (about 2 minutes per side). Set aside to cool.
4. Roll out puff pastry slightly. Spread mushroom mixture over center, followed by a layer of cheese. Place the chicken breast on top.
5. Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing edges well. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
6. Brush with beaten egg yolk and chill for 15–20 minutes.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until pastry is golden and internal temp is 165°F.
8. Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with optional cream or mustard sauce.
Notes
Ensure your mushroom filling is completely dry before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
Let the Wellington rest after baking to keep layers intact when slicing.
For added depth, add a thin layer of prosciutto over the mushrooms before wrapping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wellington
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken wellington, puff pastry chicken, holiday dinner