Chicken and Avocado Crepes Recipe
Description:
These Chicken and Avocado Crepes are a delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a luscious white sauce, all wrapped in delicate crepes. Perfect for a dinner or lunch party, they pair wonderfully with a crisp green salad and a glass of your favorite white wine. Whether it’s winter or summer, these crepes are sure to impress your friends and family!
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
| For Crepes: | For Filling: | For White Sauce: |
|---|---|---|
| 125g plain flour | 300-400g cooked chicken | 60g butter |
| 1 tsp salt | 2 ripe avocados | 2 tbsp plain flour |
| 2 large eggs | 500ml milk | |
| 1 1/4 cups milk | 60ml light sour cream | |
| 3 tbsp butter | 1 tbsp lemon juice | |
| 30g Romano cheese | ||
| 1/4 tsp nutmeg | ||
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Instructions:
Making the Crepes:
- Combine the plain flour, salt, eggs, and milk in a mixing bowl to make the crepe batter.
- Cook the crepes in a non-stick pan over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. This should yield about 10-12 crepes.
Preparing the Filling:
- Peel the avocados, remove the stones, and dice them.
- Drizzle the diced avocados with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix the avocado with the diced chicken in a bowl, combining gently.
Making the White Sauce:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the plain flour to form a roux, then gradually add the milk and sour cream, stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Season the sauce with lemon juice, grated Romano cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
Assembling the Crepes:
- Pour half of the prepared white sauce over the chicken and avocado mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Spread the filling along one edge of each crepe, then roll them up.
- Arrange the filled crepes side by side in a lightly greased baking dish.
Final Steps:
- Cover the crepes and sauce with foil and refrigerate for a couple of hours if not serving immediately.
- Reheat the sauce over moderate heat, thinning it with a little extra cream or milk if necessary.
- Serve the crepes with the warm sauce poured over the top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh chives and a sprig of parsley before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 924.1
- Fat: 57.1g
- Saturated Fat: 26.1g
- Cholesterol: 260.8mg
- Sodium: 753.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 58.7g
- Fiber: 8.1g
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Protein: 45.7g
Keywords:
Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Oven, Refrigerator, Easy
Tips:
- Make the crepes ahead of time to streamline the preparation process.
- Customize the filling with additional ingredients such as diced tomatoes, bell peppers, or cheese.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings or leftovers.
