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Chicken Wellington

A deliciously flaky pastry filled with juicy chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich Dijon cream sauce, perfect for weeknight meals or impressing dinner guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with turkey or plant-based protein.
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg beaten For egg wash.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and thyme, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and let cool slightly before shredding or chopping.
  4. Mix the cooked chicken with the mushroom onion mixture, adding Dijon mustard. Allow to cool.
  5. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spoon chicken mixture in the center and fold the pastry over, crimping the edges to seal.
  6. Brush the top with beaten egg.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the Chicken Wellington on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Dijon Cream Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over low heat to thicken, stirring occasionally. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Slice the Wellington, drizzle with sauce, and serve.

Notes

Leftover filling can be served over rice or pasta. If the sauce appears lumpy, it's part of the magic. Spinach or other veggies can be added for more nutrition.