Best 9 Florida Chicken Wellington Recipes

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Florida Chicken Wellington, a dish combining Southern and French influences, offers a delightful twist on the classic Beef Wellington. This dish features tender chicken breasts wrapped in savory stuffing and flaky puff pastry. The stuffing, a delectable blend of spinach, mushrooms, and cream cheese, adds a layer of flavor and moistness to the dish. Served with a homemade mushroom sauce, this elegant entrée is sure to impress your dinner guests.

This article provides two variations of Florida Chicken Wellington: the traditional recipe and a low-carb version. The traditional recipe uses all-purpose flour in the stuffing and puff pastry. The low-carb version uses almond flour and a fathead dough made with mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and almond flour. Both versions offer a delicious and satisfying meal, catering to different dietary preferences.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for homemade mushroom sauce. This sauce is the perfect accompaniment to Florida Chicken Wellington, adding a rich and savory flavor to the dish. The sauce is made with fresh mushrooms, butter, garlic, shallots, white wine, and heavy cream. It's easy to make and adds a touch of elegance to this already impressive dish.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article provides all the information and guidance you need to create a delicious and memorable Florida Chicken Wellington. With its combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Here are our top 9 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

CHICKEN WELLINGTON RECIPE BY TASTY



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"Fancy" doesn't have to mean "expensive." This elegant chicken Wellington can be made with pantry ingredients so you can save money without skimping on flavor! In this recipe, we use chicken breast instead of the traditional beef tenderloin, wrapped in puff pastry, sautéed mushrooms, and dried herbs and spices to recreate that classic Wellington flavor. You'll even learn how to make your own easy pan gravy from scratch.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 serving

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 oz cremini mushroom, stemmed and wiped clean
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 boneless chicken breast, large
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
4 slices prosciutto
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • Add the mushrooms to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped, about 18-20 pulses.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to fully combine. Cook, stirring often, until all of the liquid in the pan has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl to cool. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
  • Season the chicken breast on both sides with the remaining teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Tie the chicken breast with 4 pieces of butcher's twine to create an even cylindrical shape.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast and cook until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken breast to a plate and set the pan aside to make the pan gravy later.
  • Remove the butcher's twine using a pair of scissors and brush the chicken all over with the Dijon mustard. Allow the chicken breast to cool to room temperature.
  • On 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap, lay out the puff pastry sheet. Arrange overlapping strips of prosciutto over the dough in an even square, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry. Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over the prosciutto.
  • Place the chicken breast at the bottom of the mushroom mixture and tightly and evenly wrap with the prosciutto and puff pastry, using the plastic wrap to help wrap it tightly and seal the ends. Wrap in the plastic, tying the ends together to help keep the Wellington's shape. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the Wellington from the plastic wrap and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a paring knife, make a crosshatch pattern on top of the pastry, making sure not to cut all the way through. Brush the pastry all over with the beaten egg.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Let the Wellington rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into 1-1½-inch-thick slices.
  • While the Wellington rests, make the pan gravy: In the pan with the leftover chicken juices, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, and parsley and transfer to a bowl or gravy boat to serve.
  • Serve the Wellington warm with the pan gravy and sides of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

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

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.

CHICKEN WELLINGTON (PUFF PASTRY-WRAPPED CHICKEN)



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This is not at all hard to put together, it's an amazing dish to serve to dinner guests and I have done so many times over the years and have always receive rave reviews from everyone at my table and you will too! --- to save time saute the onion, garlic and mushrooms up to a day ahead, the cream cheese and Dijon mustard mixture may be increased slightly -- I always serve this with recipe#149547 drizzled over or on the side of the plate, you will *love* this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sheets puff pastry (thawed for about 20 minutes)
8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
seasoning salt (can use white salt)
pepper
1 large onion, finely chopped (can use 2 onions)
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1/2 lb fresh button mushroom, sliced (can increase if desired)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (you may reduce the amount if desired)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breast with seasoning salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat butter and oil in a skillet.
  • Brown the breasts on all sides until almost completely cooked through; transfer to a plate.
  • To the same skillet add in onions, garlic and sliced mushrooms; saute until the mushrooms lose their moisture and the onions are tender.
  • Stir in parsley.
  • On a floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet to a 14-inch square.
  • Cut into four even 7-inch squares (you should have 8 squares total).
  • Place each breast over each puff pastry square.
  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small bowl combine the softened cream cheese with mustard, then spread over EACH breast.
  • Then top with about 2-3 tablespoons mushroom/onion mixture.
  • Brush the edges of each pastry square with water.
  • Wrap pastry around the chicken breast, pressing edges to seal tightly.
  • Place seam-side down on greased baking sheets.
  • Brush the tops with egg wash.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Serve with mushroom sauce over the Wellington or on the side of the plate.
  • Delicious!

CHICKEN WELLINGTON



Chicken Wellington image

A variation of the classic beef Wellington, this stunning entrée stars boneless chicken breasts topped with a mushroom-onion mix and wrapped in tender puff pastry.

Time 1h55m

Yield Serves: 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 1/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves(4 breast halves)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/7 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/4 ounces sliced mushrooms, (about 3/4 cup)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/3 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard or all-purpose flour
1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets(1 sheet), thawed

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
  • Season the chicken with the thyme and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until they're tender and the liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in the parsley.
  • Stir the cream cheese and mustard in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the work surface with the flour. Unfold the pastry on the work surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon mushroom mixture on each square. Top with the chicken. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture on the chicken. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg mixture. Fold the corners of the pastries up over the chicken and press to seal. Place the pastries seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush with the egg mixture.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
  • Ingredient Note: We develop our recipes using a 4-to 5-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast half per serving. However, there are a range of sizes available in-store, from the butcher counter to the meat case and the freezer section. Use whichever you prefer- just follow the recipe as written above for the best result. If you're using larger chicken breasts they may require a little longer cooking time.

BUFFALO CHICKEN WELLINGTON



Buffalo Chicken Wellington image

Everyone's favorite chicken dish gets wrapped up with oozy cheese in a buttery puff pastry blanket.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 17.3-ounce box frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
1/3 cup hot sauce, plus more for serving
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
6 cooked breaded chicken cutlets (about 1 1/4 pounds)
One 4-ounce container crumbled blue cheese
1 pound part-skim mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
1 large egg, beaten
Ranch dressing, for serving
Carrot and celery sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cut a piece of parchment to fit a rimmed baking sheet. Place 1 sheet of puff pastry on the parchment, then top with the second sheet of puff pastry. Roll the 2 layers to one 17-by-13-inch rectangle.
  • Combine the hot sauce and butter in a small bowl and brush both sides of the chicken cutlets with the sauce. Set aside.
  • Brush the puff pastry with the remaining sauce, leaving a 1-inch border along one long side and the 2 short sides. Sprinkle the blue cheese over the sauce. Top with 4 of the mozzarella slices, shingling them if necessary to fit. Top with 3 of the cutlets. Repeat with the remaining 4 slices of mozzarella and 3 cutlets.
  • Brush the 3 empty borders of puff pastry with the beaten egg. Fold over the long side without the egg wash, followed by the 2 short sides, then the other long side. Turn the Wellington over so it is seam-side down. Brush with the remaining egg and cut three 3-inch-long vents with a sharp knife on top.
  • Transfer the Wellington and parchment to the baking sheet and bake until crisp and deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing, carrot and celery sticks, and more hot sauce.

CHICKEN WELLINGTON



Chicken Wellington image

-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 egg, lightly beaten
SAUCE:
1-1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/4 cups hot water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Flatten chicken to an even thickness. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil and 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine rosemary, sage, salt, pepper and remaining butter. Unroll crusts; cut each into a 9-in. square (discard scraps). Place a chicken breast half on each square; spread chicken with butter mixture. Fold crust over chicken. Trim off excess crust; pinch seams to seal. , Place on a greased baking sheet; brush with egg. Bake until a thermometer reads 170°, 18-20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, for sauce, dissolve bouillon in hot water. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in bouillon and wine or broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 45g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHICKEN & MUSHROOM WELLINGTON



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Make a celebration supper for two with this chicken and mushroom wellington. Cut into golden pastry to find a creamy, garlicky inside - perfection

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp butter
100g chestnut or button mushrooms, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp thyme leaves
½ lemon, juiced
100g low-fat soft cheese
1 tsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard

Steps:

  • To make the filling, melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until sizzling, then fry the mushrooms for 8 mins until soft and lightly browned. Add the garlic, thyme and lemon juice, turn the heat up to medium-high and cook for 1 min more until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Season, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Tip the mixture into a bowl with the soft cheese and mustard, then beat everything together with a wooden spoon. Put in the fridge while you prepare the chicken. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to a day.
  • Lay the chicken breasts out on a board, open out slightly, then bash gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are an even thickness. Season and set aside. Unravel the pastry sheet and cut out a 16cm rectangle and an 18cm one. Lay the smaller rectangle on a sheet of baking parchment and brush with a little of the beaten egg. Lay one of the chicken breasts on top, smooth-side down. Spoon over the mushroom mixture and top with the second breast, smooth-side up, so the thicker sides of the breasts are at opposite ends to each other. Brush the exposed pastry border and the top of the chicken with more of the beaten egg, then drape over the larger pastry rectangle and tuck it in so the chicken is snugly enclosed. Trim the excess pastry into an oval, leaving a 4cm border, then crimp the border with a fork to seal. Re-roll any trimmings and use them to decorate the wellington, if you like (see tip, below). Chill for at least 1 hr or up to 24 hrs.
  • Heat the oven to 210C/190C fan/gas 6½ with a baking tray inside. Brush the wellington all over with most of the remaining beaten egg. Carefully lift it on its baking parchment onto the hot baking tray and bake for 25 mins, then brush with the remaining beaten egg and season with sea salt. Bake for another 10-15 mins until light golden brown. Rest for 5 mins before carefully carving in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 956 calories, Fat 58 grams fat, SaturatedFat 27 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To ensure an even cook, make sure the chicken breasts are of similar size and thickness. If they are not, pound the thicker breasts with a meat mallet until they are the same thickness as the thinner ones.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) for food safety. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts into thin slices. This will make them easier to eat and will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • If you are using a store-bought puff pastry sheet, be sure to thaw it according to the package directions before using it.
  • To make the chicken Wellington ahead of time, assemble it and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. It can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • When baking the chicken Wellington, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This will help to prevent the pastry from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve the chicken Wellington immediately after it comes out of the oven. It is best enjoyed warm.

Conclusion:

Florida chicken Wellington is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is made with chicken breasts, prosciutto, spinach, and cheese, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. The chicken Wellington is then baked until the pastry is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. This dish is sure to impress your guests!

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