Chicken Dijon in Pastry Shells
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description:
This delightful Chicken Dijon in Pastry Shells recipe originated from the advertisement pages of the Readers Digest. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also incredibly flavorful, making it an ideal choice for a fancy lunch or snack when served in pastry shells.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Puff pastry shells |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 | Boneless chicken breast |
| 1 1/2 cup | Broccoli florets |
| 1 1/2 cup | Milk |
| 1 | Dijon mustard |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 443.1
- Fat: 29.5g
- Saturated Fat: 9.3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 259.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Protein: 20.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Pastry Shells: Follow the package directions to prepare the puff pastry shells. Preheat your oven accordingly.
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Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add half of the chicken breast, cooking until browned while stirring occasionally. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. Repeat this step with the remaining chicken.
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Prepare Vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Cook the broccoli florets and mushrooms until tender, ensuring that any liquid in the skillet evaporates. Stir the vegetables often to prevent burning.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the vegetables are cooked, stir in the soup, milk, and Dijon mustard. Heat the mixture until it starts boiling.
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Add Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Heat the mixture through, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Assemble Dish: Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture over the prepared pastry shells, ensuring each shell is generously filled.
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Serve: Serve your Chicken Dijon in Pastry Shells as a delightful main course. It’s also incredibly delicious when served over slices of good crusty French bread, adding an extra layer of texture and flavor to this already delightful dish.
Whether you’re preparing it for a casual lunch or an elegant brunch, this Chicken Dijon in Pastry Shells recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its exquisite taste and beautiful presentation. Enjoy every bite of this flavorful dish!
