Description
A savory and elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped in golden puff pastry, served with a rich mustard cream sauce — perfect for a special occasion or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned (not cooked through). Remove and let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry slightly on a floured surface and cut into two equal rectangles.
- Place one chicken breast in the center of each pastry piece. Fold and seal edges, brushing with egg wash to seal.
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush tops with more egg wash, and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken broth and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard. Simmer until thickened (5–7 minutes), then season with salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
- Serve chicken pastries hot with mustard cream sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- You can add a slice of ham or sautéed mushrooms inside the pastry with the chicken for extra flavor.
- Make sure the puff pastry is well sealed to prevent leaks.
- The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry with sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chicken puff pastry, mustard cream sauce, elegant dinner, chicken en croute