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Sliced Chicken Wellington with Dijon cream sauce drizzled over golden puff pastry on a white plate

Chicken Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce

Juicy chicken breasts wrapped in golden flaky puff pastry with a savory mushroom and spinach filling, served with a rich and tangy Dijon cream sauce. Ready in 50 minutes and impressive enough for guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts similar in size for even cooking
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh spinach baby spinach preferred
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped, cremini recommended
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard for the filling
  • 14 oz puff pastry 1 package, butter-based, fully thawed
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 cup heavy cream for Dijon cream sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth for Dijon cream sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder for Dijon cream sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard for Dijon cream sauce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Small saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature for about 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of oil. Add the finely chopped mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until golden brown and completely dry. All moisture must be cooked off to prevent a soggy pastry.
  3. Add the fresh spinach and stir until fully wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and mix well. Remove from heat and let the filling cool for at least 5 minutes before assembling.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking dish. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into sections large enough to fully wrap one chicken breast each.
  5. Place one chicken breast near the center of a pastry section and spoon a generous amount of filling on top. Wrap the pastry snugly around the chicken, pinching and folding the seams firmly to seal. Place seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. Brush each Wellington with the beaten egg wash. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is deep golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
  7. While the Wellingtons bake, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Let the Wellingtons rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Slice and serve drizzled generously with the warm Dijon cream sauce.

Notes

Make-ahead tip: assemble the Wellingtons up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate unsealed, and brush with egg wash just before baking. Reheat leftovers at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes — avoid the microwave to keep the pastry crispy. Always use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken has reached 165 degrees F.