Indulge in a Culinary Symphony: Chicken and Asparagus Vol-au-Vents - A Treat for the Senses
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our enticing Chicken and Asparagus Vol-au-Vents, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dish showcases tender chicken and crisp asparagus enveloped in a flaky puff pastry, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Prepare to be captivated by our collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the comforting flavors of the classic Chicken and Asparagus Vol-au-Vents to the zesty delight of the Lemon-Herb Chicken Vol-au-Vents, our recipes cater to every palate. Discover a world of culinary possibilities as you explore these delectable creations, perfect for any occasion. Join us on this gastronomic adventure and create unforgettable dining experiences that will leave your guests craving for more.
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM VOL AU VENTS
Learn how to make these French chicken and mushroom vol au vents. They are small puff pastry cases with a creamy filling. Perfect canapés!
Provided by Michelle Minnaar
Categories Starter
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / gas mark 6.
- Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
- Cut out six round discs (7cm/3in in diameter) from pastry sheet.
- Egg wash all of them and place on the baking tray.
- Using smaller round cutter (4cm/1½in in diameter) cut each remaining disc.
- Place these outer circle on top of base discs on baking tray.
- Egg wash the vol au vents again and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- While the pastry is cooking, fry the onion with the oil and butter over a medium heat until softened and translucent.
- Turn up the heat and tip in the chicken. Brown on all sides.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for three minutes.
- Pour in the wine and let it sizzle until the liquid as halved.
- Stir in the double cream and cheese. Season to taste.
- Spoon into pastry cases and serve warm, sprinkled with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 212.7 mg, Fat 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg
CHICKEN VOL AU VENT
This is my "Company's Coming" dish...I love, love love this recipe!!! My sister -in-law made this for me over 20 years ago and I have been making it ever since. It is delicious served with steamed rice and a salad or steamed vegetables.
Provided by Doreen Fish
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Put 1/4 cup of cooking oil in a large fry pan.Cook chicken pieces over medium heat for 5 minutes and set aside. To oil in pan add the 1/4 cup of onion. Cook for 2 minutes...be careful not to burn.Add the wine, chicken broth and tarragon. Bring to a boil than simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.Add the whipping cream and simmer 1 - 2 minutes longer until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Return chicken to skillet along with 1/2 tsp pepper Stir well Serve over pastry shells.
- 2. Cook Pastry shells according to package directions. Be sure to clean out centres before filling with chicken mixture. I usually double or triple the liquid ingredients as I love this sauce!!!
VOL AU VENTS
Steps:
- Put the stock and bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and turn off the heat.
- Melt the butter in a saute pan and fry the onions for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until shrunken, dark and golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle over the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until it disappears. Pour over the stock, add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the creme fraiche and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the vol au vent shells and serve.
CREAMY CHICKEN VOL-AU-VENT
My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever I think of good friends and good company, I think of these savory pastries. -Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold 1 puff pastry sheet. Using a 3-1/4-in. round cutter, cut out six circles. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet., Unfold the remaining pastry sheet. Cut 6 more circles out with the 3-1/4-in. round cutter; with a 2-1/2-in. cutter, cut centers out of the circles. Place the rings on top of the circles that are on the baking sheet. Place the center circles also on the baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over pastries. Chill 15 minutes. Bake until dark golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add leeks and pepper to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in bacon, chicken, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until blended; remove from heat., When cool enough to handle, hollow out pastries with a small knife. Fill with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and pepper. Serve with small center pastries on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Fat 45g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PARTY VOL-AU-VENTS
Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 2h10m
Yield Makes 30 cases
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 30 x 6cm squares, trimming any edges. Score a smaller square inside each one, leaving a 7.5mm border, taking care not to cut the pastry all the way through.
- Put the squares on the tray, lightly brush with egg glaze and bake for 15 mins until puffed up and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. When cool, carefully remove and discard the central piece of pastry from each one. To serve, fill with the fillings (see 'goes well with'). The vol-au-vent cases can be kept in an airtight container for up to a day before filling and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the perfect puff pastry, ensure it is cold before rolling and baking. This will help it rise evenly.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a more intense asparagus flavor, roast it before adding it to the vol-au-vents.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute it with milk or yogurt.
- To make the vol-au-vents ahead of time, prepare them up to the point of baking. Then, freeze them and bake them when you're ready to serve.
Conclusion:
Chicken and asparagus vol-au-vents are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky puff pastry shell, tender chicken, and flavorful asparagus, these vol-au-vents are sure to impress. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a main course, they're sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dish to make, give chicken and asparagus vol-au-vents a try!
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