This Chicken Wellington recipe has a delicious, easy-to-prepare filling that can be made ahead of time. Learn how to keep them warm before serving, too!
Puff pastry rocks! There are so many things you can do with it and it will always make you look like a rock star. I love using it to make beef wellington bites, beef wellingtons tarts, salami and cheese puff pastry appetizers, palmiers, strawberry napoleons, or these simple chicken puff pastry parcels.
Below is an old photo from one of the first times I made this recipe. I’d just launched this food blog and was chosen by “Foodbuzz” (any longtime bloggers remember that company?) to host a dinner party. We had 24 people at the party, and these extra Chicken Wellingtons were used to spell out “Foodbuzz”, just for fun!
A variation of the classic beef Wellington, this stunning entrée stars boneless chicken breasts topped with a mushroom-onion mix and wrapped in tender puff pastry.
How to Make Chicken Wellington
(Scroll down to the bottom for the printable Chicken Wellington recipe card with exact measurements and recipe instructions.)
- Sauté: Sauté the mushrooms, shallots and thyme, remove from heat and stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Create Cream Cheese Mixture & Egg Wash: Mix together the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Whisk egg and water in a small bowl.
- Fill the Puff Pastry: Spoon the mushroom mixture in 4 equal parts onto each puff pastry, place the seasoned chicken on top and spread the cream cheese mixture onto each chicken breast.
- Wrap the Puff Pastry: Brush the edges of the squares with the egg wash. Fold each corner to the center on top of the chicken and seal the edges.
- Bake: Bake about 25-30 minutes or until the Wellingtons are golden brown.
If you prefer, sear the chicken prior to baking. Here is how:
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown while keeping the inside uncooked.
- Set aside the seared chicken, draining the excess oil before proceeding to Step 2, sautéing the Wellington filling.
Use Any Filling Mixture You Like: There are other variations of this Chicken Welly that are also delicious. I know of one that uses broccoli and Boursin cheese that’s also very good. I’m just partial to mushrooms and shallots, but you can fill it with anything you like!
Vegetarian Wellington: We had a vegetarian at a recent dinner we hosted, so we improvised by filling it with some of the mushroom mixture from this recipe then added wilted spinach, and some soft, mild goat cheese. It turned out really good and she loved it!
Turkey Wellington: This recipe is just as delicious with turkey and is a great use of leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. Fill it with any combination of leftover cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables.
Chicken Wellington
FAQ
What is the Wellington made of?
What makes it Wellington?
How many calories in a chicken Wellington?
What is the meaning of the Wellington food?
What is chicken Wellington topped with?
Tender and perfectly cooked chicken topped with a herb and garlic cheese spread and a mushroom mixture are wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked golden brown. It doesn’t get more delicious than this! Chicken Wellington is one of those recipes that looks more complicated than it really is.
What is chicken Wellington?
The Chicken Wellington is a showstopper dish that is perfect for any special occasion. With its golden puff pastry exterior and juicy chicken filling, it’s sure to impress your guests. The recipe is easy to follow, and the result is a delicious and flavorful dish that will leave everyone wanting more.
What does chicken Wellington taste like?
With its golden puff pastry exterior and juicy chicken filling, it’s sure to impress your guests. The recipe is easy to follow, and the result is a delicious and flavorful dish that will leave everyone wanting more. When the Chicken Wellington is ready, it’s golden brown on the outside and oozing with melted cheese and bacon on the inside.
What is a good chicken Wellington recipe?
This incredibly tasty chicken wellington recipe is a showstopper the whole family will enjoy. It combines boneless chicken breast, mushroom, and cream cheese for the filling wrapped up in a puff pastry sheet and baked in the oven till golden brown.