Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent: Impress Your Guests with Ease
Learn how to impress your guests with this elegant French-inspired creamy chicken vol-au-vent recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 puff pastry shells
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onions and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and cream, stirring until the mixture is thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Spoon the chicken filling into the puff pastry shells and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add white wine to the sauce.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 vol-au-vent
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg