Easy, yet fancy, dish that uses basic ingredients and combines flavors and textures that will tantalize the taste buds all wrapped up in a beautiful presentation!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Supply: baking tray, parchment paper, rolling pin
Servings: 2
Calories: 1019kcal
Author: Louise
Equipment
Stove/Oven or Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper
Take puff pastry out of the freezer and refrigerate about 8 hours before making the recipe OR bring out of the freezer and leave at room temperature about 90 minutes prior to making the recipe.
Measure out the ingredients and dice the vegetables into about ¼-½" dice.
Whisk the egg with 1 Tablespoon of water in a small bowl.
Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C
Pre Cook the Chicken & Veggies
Trim the chicken breast and cut it in half so one breast makes 2 equal size portions. Lightly salt and pepper both sides using about ½ teaspoon of sea salt and ¼ teaspoons of black pepper.
Put a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat and melt the butter. When the pan is hot and the butter has melted, swirl the butter over the surface of the pan and place the seasoned chicken breast into the pan.
Sear each side of the chicken breast for 2-3 minutes. Add in the diced vegetables, season with remaining salt and pepper.
Put a lid on the skillet and turn the heat down to medium. Sauté the vegetables until they are cooked to your liking. For slightly firm, but cooked vegetables, this takes about 5-7 minutes. Remove the vegetables when they are done.
Cook the chicken until it reaches at least 160°F/71°C and let the carryover heat finish cooking it to 165°74°C. Remove the chicken from the pan.
Place the chicken and vegetables on a plate or small tray and refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until just cool to the touch.
Assembling the Chicken Wellington
Prepare a clean, large work surface by sprinkling some flour on it and unfold the puff pastry sheet. Sprinkle just a little flour on top if needed.
Roll the puff pastry out until it is about ⅛" in thickness. The rectangle should be about 16" X 10". Add more flour as needed to make sure the puff pastry doesn't stick to the work surface. Cut the pastry into two equal pieces and set one aside.
Place one piece of puff pastry on lightly floured surface. Spoon ½ of the vegetable mixture (about ½ cup) onto the center of the puff pastry. Spoon 2 good Tablespoons of the garlic and herb cheese on top of the vegetables. Place 1 of the chicken pieces on top.
Wrapping the Chicken Wellington
Bring the bottom of the puff pastry up and over the top of the chicken. Trim the excess dough from the corners.
Brush the 3 exposed sides with the egg wash. Fold over each side of the puff pastry to the center of the wellington. Trim off excess puff pastry from the corners. Bring the top flap of the puff pastry over the top of the wellington.
Gently shape with your hands and repair any holes with the excess puff pastry if needed. Repeat for the second piece of puff pastry and chicken.
Baking the Chicken Wellington
Turn the chicken wellington over and place it on a parchment lined tray. You want the smooth side up. Brush all over the top and sides with the egg wash and cut 2 slits in the top of both chicken wellingtons.
Bake in a preheated 425°F/220°C oven for 15-18 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown. Remove from oven and let sit on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes before serving.
If you are using the Ninja Foodi, use the sear/sauté function on high to sear the chicken, then reduce to medium to sauté the diced vegetables and finish cooking the chicken. If you are using a regular air fryer, then follow the instructions in the recipe for cooking the chicken and vegetables. Assemble and wrap the wellingtons per the recipe instructions. Preheat the Ninja Foodi or Air Fryer on 400°F/200℃ for 10 minutes with the basket or cooking surface inside the appliance. Place a piece of parchment paper into the basket of the air fryer or Ninja Foodi and set the wellingtons into the air fryer. Air Fry on 400°F/200℃ for 10-12 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown. Cool on cooling rack for a few minutes, serve and enjoy!