Irresistibly Easy Chicken Wellington for Effortless Elegance

This Chicken Wellington is a versatile dish that impresses with its buttery pastry and rich filling, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: European

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Sear until golden brown
8 ounces mushrooms Finely chopped
2 tablespoons shallots Finely chopped
2 cloves garlic Minced
4 slices prosciutto Can be substituted or omitted

For the Pastry

1 sheet puff pastry All-butter variety preferred
1 large egg yolk Mixed with water for brushing

For Cooking

1 tablespoon olive oil For searing chicken
2 tablespoons butter For sautéing mushrooms

Equipment

large skillet
Plastic wrap
baking sheet
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side, then cool.
Melt butter in the same skillet. Add mushrooms, shallots, and garlic; cook until reduced to a thick paste. Cool the duxelles.
On plastic wrap, lay prosciutto slices, spread duxelles over it, and place the chicken in the center. Roll tightly and chill.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry, wrap around chicken roll, seal edges, and chill again.
Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg yolk mixture, make slits for steam, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cooling of the chicken and duxelles to avoid soggy pastry. Use all-butter pastry for best results.

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