Description
Wrapped in golden puff pastry and filled with a creamy, savory shredded chicken mixture, Chicken Wellington is the ultimate comfort food upgrade. It’s ideal for a cozy dinner, a showstopping meal for guests, or a weekend treat. This dish hits all the right notes with flaky crust, juicy filling, and rich flavor in every bite. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, impressive food ideas, or a quick savory bake, this easy recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until creamy.
2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
3. Add a spoonful of the chicken filling to the center of each rectangle.
4. Fold the pastry over and seal the edges with a fork.
5. Place the filled pastries seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Whisk the egg yolk with water and brush the tops of the pastries.
7. Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Let cool slightly before serving and garnish with more parsley if desired.
Notes
Use all-butter puff pastry for best flavor and flakiness.
Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken wellington, puff pastry dinner, easy dinner, chicken recipe, savory bake