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Savory Chicken Wellington: A Juicy, Gourmet Delight at Home

Savory Chicken Wellington is a gourmet delight made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and creamy herb cheese, all encased in flaky puff pastry.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chilling Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chicken dish, Comfort Food, easy dinner, gourmet recipe, puff pastry, Savory Chicken Wellington
Servings: 4 slices
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast boneless, skinless

For the Puff Pastry

  • 1 roll Puff Pastry thawed properly

For the Filling

  • 1 cup Mushrooms finely chopped, preferably cremini or button
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 piece Shallot finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or substitute with parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley optional
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or Boursin or ricotta or mascarpone

For Assembling

  • 1 yolk Egg Yolk for brushing

For Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté the finely chopped mushrooms, garlic, and shallots until they become a rich, aromatic paste, about 5-7 minutes. Add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; set aside to cool.
  • Season the chicken breast generously with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes on each side, just until it’s nicely browned. Let it cool before handling.
  • Gently roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. Spread a generous layer of the cooled mushroom mixture down the center, followed by a layer of cream cheese, and finally, place the cooled chicken on top.
  • Fold the pastry over the filling, ensuring to seal the edges tightly to keep all the deliciousness inside. Place seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the top with beaten egg yolk for that gorgeous golden color, then chill in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • After baking, allow your masterpiece to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with a drizzle of creamy herb sauce for added elegance.