Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with this Zesty Chicken Wellington wrapped in flaky pastry and drizzled with a luscious Dijon cream sauce. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this dish combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and rich mushrooms for a meal that’s both elegant and comforting. With its savory flavors and impressive presentation, your guests will be left craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (plus extra for seasoning)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped mushrooms and spinach until soft. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; set aside to cool.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each piece.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; place one chicken breast in the center of each sheet topped with the mushroom-spinach mixture. Fold pastry over to seal tightly.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet; brush with beaten egg for shine.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; stir in additional Dijon mustard and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg