Description
Chicken Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce is a gourmet dish that combines flaky puff pastry with tender chicken and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weeknights, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With its delightful flavors and stunning presentation, you’ll create unforgettable memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix cooked spinach with cream cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Fold in diced chicken.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Place filling in the center of each pastry rectangle, fold over sides, and seal tightly.
- Brush with beaten egg and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken before mixing into the filling. Customize by adding mushrooms or different herbs to the filling.