Ingredients
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6 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 cups white wine
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons water
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10 1/2 ounces boursin cheese (this should equal to 2 packages)
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
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2 tablespoons shallots, minced
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6 sheets puff pastry sheets (I use the Pepperidge Farm brand, check to see how many sheets come in each box)
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2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Prep Chicken:
- In a mixing bowl, combine white wine, basil, oregano and mix well.
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the wine mixture on top to marinate. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the chicken breasts every half hour to insure all areas are marinated.
- Prepare the Mushroom Veloute Sauce:
- In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
- In a saute pan, over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter and saute mushrooms and shallots until tender.
- In another medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the other 2 Tablespoons of butter, slowly stir in flour to make a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
- Slowly add (HOT) chicken stock and whisk until smooth. Bring this sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add mushrooms and shallots, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 10 minutes - then keep warm OR reheat while the chicken is cooking.
- Chicken Wellington:
- Divide each Boursin into thirds (so you have 6 portions).
- Remove chicken breasts from the marinade, reserving.
- Put the marinade in a saute pan (over medium heat) until the sauce gets hot, then add the chicken breasts and poach for 5-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. *The timing really depends on how thick the breasts are. Just make sure that the chicken is mostly cooked through*.
- Remove the chicken breasts and let cool for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut each puff pastry sheet in half. Using 6 halves, place each breast in the center and top with a portion of boursin cheese. Place each remaining puff pastry on top of eacj chicken breast, pinching the puff pastry to seal around the chicken. Cut any excess puff pastry off.
- In a small bowl, make an egg wash by mixing the egg and water together, then brush the top of the Wellington with egg wash.
- Bake for 25 minutes. (To get a golden brown color, you may need to broil for 1-2 minutes after baking.).
- Remove from oven and place each Wellington in the center of the serving plate and top with Mushroom Veloute Sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.