Best 5 Creamy Chicken Vol Au Vent Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent, a classic French dish that combines flaky puff pastry with a luscious chicken filling. Picture tender chicken enveloped in a creamy sauce, nestled within a golden-brown pastry shell. This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to crafting this impressive dish from scratch, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

In addition to the traditional Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent recipe, we present a collection of variations to suit diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Discover the secrets behind our creamy chicken and mushroom vol-au-vent, a vegetarian adaptation that swaps chicken for succulent mushrooms. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, our gluten-free chicken vol-au-vent offers a delightful combination of flavors without compromising taste.

For those who love seafood, our seafood vol-au-vent tantalizes the palate with a medley of shrimp, scallops, and crab, enveloped in a creamy seafood sauce. And for a touch of international flair, our chicken tikka masala vol-au-vent infuses classic Indian flavors into this French delicacy.

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and inspiring images, this article equips you to create an unforgettable Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you towards crafting a dish that impresses family and friends alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM VOL AU VENTS



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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

320g (1 ready rolled) puff pastry sheet
1 egg, whisked
15ml (1 tbsp) oil
15ml (1 tbsp) butter
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 chicken breast, cut into small pieces
250g (3 cups) mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
250ml (1 cup) white wine
125ml (½ cup) double cream
60g (½ cup) Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
30g (1oz) chives, washed and finely chopped

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

CREAMY CHICKEN VOL-AU-VENT



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Provided by Erica Ngao

Categories     Main Courses

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package frozen puff pastry (thawed (17.3 oz))
1 large egg
1 tbsp water
6 bacon strips
2 medium leeks (white portion only) (diced)
1 medium sweet yellow pepper (diced)
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Minced fresh parsley plus additional ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one puff pastry sheet. Using a 3-1/4-in. round cutter, cut out six circles. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Unfold the remaining pastry sheet. Cut six 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.

CHICKEN VOL AU VENT



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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

1 pkg vol au vent pastries ( puff pastry...usually 12 in a pack)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
1/4 c white wine or cooking wine
1/4 c chicken broth
1 Tbsp dried tarragon
1/4 c very finely chopped onion
1/4 c cooking oil...i use olive oil
1/2 c whipping cream
1/2 tsp fresh pepper

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup/250 ml chicken stock
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion or large shallot, minced
4 ounces/110 g mushrooms, trimmed and chopped (we used oyster, and ripped them)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
A splash of white wine (about 2 tablespoons)
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
1/4 cup/60 ml creme fraiche
1 to 2 teaspoons mustard
Salt and pepper
A few handfuls of chopped fresh parsley
6 vol au vent shells

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.

CHICKEN VOL-AU-VENTS



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I first used this recipe as an entree for two on Valentines Day. It was given to me by a family friend. You can also use a pack of 6 or 12 mini vol-au-vents as appetizers. Since then I have made them again and I didn't have tarragon so I used sage. So I think you can put your favourite spice instead of the tarragon as the sage worked well. I didn't have cream so I used cream cheese. I had a question regarding vol-au-vent cases and after researching on many web pages and even posting a question in the forum. I found out that vol-au-vent cases are the same thing as puff pastry shells. So if you are using puff pastry shells please follow the instructions on the pack. As in Australia the vol-au-vent cases come on the shelf (pre-cooked, ready to use) not the freezer.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 20m

Yield 2 Large Vol-au-Vent cases

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (100 g) vol-au-vent cases or 2 (100 g) puff pastry shells
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 spring onions, sliced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
250 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon cornflour
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven at 180oc.
  • Saute garlic, spring onions, tarragon and seasoings in the butter for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, add sliced chicken and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine and cream and bring to the boil.
  • Combine cornflour with water, then add to the chicken and stir until thickened.
  • Spoon into the vol-au-vent cases
  • Heat in the oven for 5 mintes.
  • Serve it hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.1, Fat 53.5, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 135.7, Sodium 707.2, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 33

Tips for Making Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Free-range chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful white wine will make a big difference.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough. It should be able to coat the chicken and vegetables without being too runny.
  • If you don't have puff pastry on hand, you can use pie crust instead. Just be sure to pre-bake the pie crust before filling it.
  • Serve the vol-au-vent immediately, while the sauce is still hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken vol-au-vent is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and impressive vol-au-vent that your guests will love.

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