Best 4 Flaky Chicken Wellington Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Flaky Chicken Wellington recipe, a delectable dish that combines the richness of chicken, the savory flavors of mushrooms and herbs, and the golden-brown perfection of puff pastry. This classic dish, traditionally made with beef, takes on a new twist with tender chicken as the star ingredient.

Within this article, you'll find a step-by-step guide to crafting this impressive dish, along with variations and additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect flaky puff pastry, the succulent chicken filling, and the flavorful mushroom duxelles. We'll also provide tips on how to achieve a golden brown crust and ensure that your Chicken Wellington is cooked to perfection.

Furthermore, we'll introduce you to a delightful array of complementary recipes that will elevate your culinary experience. From a creamy mushroom sauce to a refreshing tomato and basil salad, these recipes will help you create a complete and unforgettable meal. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating a Flaky Chicken Wellington that will leave your guests in awe.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WELLINGTON



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Here is a fancy way to serve chicken breast that will wow your husband and family or special guests. You can scale the recipe to make it serve 4 to 20 people.

Provided by What's Cookin' Mom?

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, finely chopped
½ pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced, or more to taste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Place onion, mushrooms, and garlic in the same skillet; cook and stir until mushrooms lose their moisture and onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out each puff pastry sheet into a 14-inch square on a floured work surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square.
  • Combine cream cheese and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Top each with 2 tablespoons of the mushroom mixture. Brush the edges of each square with water and wrap around the chicken. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and slice in half before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 420.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

FLAKY CHICKEN WELLINGTON



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This cozy chicken Wellington takes a classic recipe and makes it super easy! I like to cook the chicken a day or so ahead of time to make it even simpler to throw together on busy nights. -Kerry Dingwall, Wilmington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 teaspoons prepared mustard, divided
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough into 1 long rectangle; press perforations to seal., Spread half the mustard over dough; top with half the chicken mixture to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut slits in top. Repeat with remaining crescent dough, mustard and chicken mixture., Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sour cream and pickle juice; serve with pastries., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Prepare sauce as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

POOR WOMAN'S CHICKEN WELLINGTON



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I kinda made this up as I went along, but my husband loves it! It's so much easier to make compared to the real thing, and a lot cheaper than going out to eat.

Provided by Kathleen Maguire

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h8m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium shallot (minced)
1/4 cup butter (salted)
10 medium white mushrooms (sliced)
2 lbs chicken tenderloins (or boneless skinless breasts)
1 garlic clove (pressed)
2 dashes cayenne pepper
1/8 cup white wine (whatever you drink when your cooking he he)
1 (17 1/3 ounce) package puff pastry sheets
1 chicken bouillon cube (or 2 tbsp rendered chicken stock)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup

Steps:

  • Using a stock pot I heat up the wine, shallots, garlic, butter, and bouillon on medium temperature.
  • When wine has reduced somewhat and garlic is fragrant add chicken (I usually cube my chicken pieces). Cook on med high temperature.
  • When chicken has cooked in the fragrant wine broth, add mushrooms.
  • Continue to cook for about 3 minutes and then add remaining ingredients (except the pastry sheets) and stir.
  • (Sometimes I will add heavy cream to this as well, but it's your preference).
  • Cook for another 5 minutes and watch as it reduces.
  • Using a loaf pan (sprayed with PAM) I layer pastry sheets between the chicken/mushroom sauce (about 6-7 high).
  • On final layer of pastry I brush a little egg wash on for shine.
  • Then bake at 350°F until the pastry is flaky/puffed/golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2258, Fat 134.3, SaturatedFat 42.6, Cholesterol 324.6, Sodium 2748.3, Carbohydrate 127.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 129.5

FLORIDA CHICKEN WELLINGTON



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This recipe was created to replicate a dish I tried while traveling to Key West, FL. It was the best chicken dish I have had in a while! It is quick and easy too.

Provided by casualcook

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 34m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 4 slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until evenly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Cut each puff pastry sheet in half. Place 1 sliced chicken breast on each half; top with 1/4 of the bacon and 1 Brie cheese slice. Fold top and bottom of pastry over chicken. Press pastry seams together with your fingers to seal; place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 59.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1353.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a golden brown and flaky crust, brush the pastry with an egg wash before baking.
  • If you don't have puff pastry on hand, you can make your own using this recipe: [Link to puff pastry recipe]
  • To save time, you can use store-bought duxelles or pâté.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and use sautéed mushrooms or vegetables instead.

Conclusion:

Flaky Chicken Wellington is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for special occasions. With its golden brown crust, tender chicken, and flavorful duxelles filling, this dish is sure to wow your guests. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make a perfect Flaky Chicken Wellington every time.

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