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Chicken Wellington

Savory Chicken Wellington: An Elegant Dinner Delight

This Chicken Wellington recipe combines tender chicken, mushroom duxelles, and prosciutto for a show-stopping dinner delight.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Lean protein, best for even cooking.
  • 4 slices Prosciutto Adds richness; can substitute with bacon or omit.
For the Duxelles
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Finely chopped.
  • 2 pieces Shallots Mild sweetness enhances flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry All-butter recommended.
  • 1 piece Egg Yolk For egg wash.
Seasoning
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds a subtle tang.
For Sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side. Remove and let cool.
  2. Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté mushrooms, shallots, and garlic until moisture evaporates and mixture is paste-like (10-12 minutes). Remove from heat and cool.
  3. On plastic wrap, lay out prosciutto, cover with duxelles, place chicken on top, and roll tightly. Chill for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry, place chicken roll in center, seal edges, and chill for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Beat egg yolk with a splash of water, brush over pastry, and cut slits for steam venting.
  6. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow all ingredients to cool completely before wrapping to avoid a soggy pastry.

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