Description
Chicken in Puff Pastry with Mustard Cream Sauce is an elegant and savory dish featuring tender chicken wrapped in buttery puff pastry, baked to perfection, and served with a rich and tangy mustard cream sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (usually 2 sheets)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
- Place each chicken breast in the center of a puff pastry square. Fold the pastry around the chicken, sealing the edges. Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Transfer the wrapped chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.
- While the chicken bakes, make the mustard cream sauce: In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking to combine. Then add the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken in puff pastry with the mustard cream sauce poured over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the puff pastry before wrapping the chicken.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
- If you’re short on time, store-bought puff pastry makes this dish much easier to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg