Description
Chicken Wellington is a delicious twist on the classic beef Wellington, featuring tender chicken breast wrapped in flaky pastry with a savory filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 200g mushrooms, finely chopped
- 100g spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and spinach, cooking until the moisture evaporates. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let the mixture cool, then place it on the chicken breasts.
- Roll out the puff pastry and wrap the chicken, sealing the edges.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg