Description
A savory and elegant dish featuring juicy chicken breast wrapped in a flavorful mushroom mixture and golden puff pastry, baked to perfection for a comforting yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and let cool.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms and garlic until moisture evaporates.
- Stir in cream cheese and thyme, mixing until smooth. Let cool.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into portions to wrap each chicken breast.
- Spread mushroom mixture over each chicken breast.
- Wrap tightly with puff pastry, sealing edges well.
- Place on a baking tray, brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure mushroom mixture is dry to avoid soggy pastry.
- You can add spinach or cheese for extra flavor.
- Use halal chicken if required.
- Resting helps retain juices and makes slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British