Description
Treat yourself to Chicken in Puff Pastry with Mustard Cream Sauce, a gourmet dish that’s surprisingly easy to make for any occasion. This delightful recipe combines succulent chicken breasts wrapped in flaky puff pastry, all smothered in a rich and tangy mustard cream sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser that balances elegance with comfort.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts
- 2 large chicken breasts
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
Mustard
- 3 tablespoons mustard
Heavy Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Shallots
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
Fresh Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Egg Wash
- 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sauté them in a hot pan with a bit of olive oil until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Once done, remove them from the pan and let them rest.
- Make the Mustard Cream Sauce
In the same pan, add finely chopped shallots and sauté until translucent. Stir in the mustard and cook for another minute before adding the heavy cream. Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut it into squares large enough to encase each chicken breast. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square and spoon some mustard cream sauce over it. Fold the pastry over the chicken and seal the edges by pinching them together.
- Bake
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the assembled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve
Once baked, let the pastries cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional mustard cream sauce if desired, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Always remember to thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
- Be careful not to overfill the pastries to avoid leaks during baking.
- A sharp knife will help you cut the puff pastry cleanly for a professional look.
- Allow the chicken to rest after cooking for juiciness, and don’t skip this step.
- Feel free to tweak the seasoning in the cream sauce to suit your taste buds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken, Puff Pastry, Mustard Cream Sauce, Gourmet Recipe