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Chicken Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce

Chicken Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce

A delightful Chicken Wellington wrapped in flaky pastry and complemented with a rich Dijon cream sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 750 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Wellington

  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 6-8 ounces each, uniform thickness
  • 1 package Puff Pastry 14.1 ounces, thawed
  • 1 pound Cremini Mushrooms cleaned and finely chopped
  • 2 large Shallots finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme chopped
  • 0.25 cup Dry Sherry or White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 4-6 slices Prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1 large Egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

For the Dijon Cream Sauce

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 0.25 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Salt and White Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparing the Mushroom Duxelles

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallots and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Pour in the dry sherry or white wine, scrape the bottom of the skillet, and cook until the liquid almost evaporates, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped fresh thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and let the mushroom duxelles cool completely.

Preparing the Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat remaining butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and let cool slightly.

Assembling the Chicken Wellington

  • Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to approximately 10x10 inches.
  • Spread cooled mushroom duxelles evenly among the puff pastry squares.
  • Spread Dijon mustard over each seared chicken breast.
  • Wrap prosciutto around each mustard-coated chicken breast.
  • Place chicken on top of duxelles-covered pastry.
  • Wrap puff pastry around each chicken, sealing well.
  • Trim excess pastry and decorate with scraps if desired.
  • Brush with egg wash and score the tops.

Baking the Chicken Wellington

  • Transfer assembled Wellingtons to the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Making the Dijon Cream Sauce

  • In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth.
  • Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in lemon juice and parsley, season with salt and white pepper.
  • Serve sauce over the Chicken Wellingtons.

Notes

Ensure chicken breasts are uniform in thickness for even cooking. Use high-quality Dijon mustard for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 750kcal
Keyword Chicken Wellington, comfort food, dijon cream sauce, Elegant Dinner, Puff Pastry Chicken, Savory Chicken Dish
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