Sure, here’s a delicious recipe for Chicken Wellingtons. This dish involves wrapping chicken breasts in puff pastry along with a savory mushroom duxelles. It’s elegant and perfect for a special dinner.
Chicken Wellingtons Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 250g (8 oz) mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 slices of prosciutto
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
- Make the Mushroom Duxelles:
- In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, add the onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Wellingtons:
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over each chicken breast.
- Place a slice of prosciutto on each square of puff pastry.
- Spoon a portion of the mushroom duxelles onto each prosciutto slice, spreading it evenly.
- Place a chicken breast on top of the mushroom mixture.
- Wrap the puff pastry around the chicken, sealing the edges by pressing them together. Use a little water to help seal if necessary.
- Place the wrapped chicken breasts seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake:
- Brush the tops of the pastry-wrapped chicken with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve:
- Let the Chicken Wellingtons rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Enjoy your elegant and delicious Chicken Wellingtons!