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Chicken Vol Au Vents Recipe

Indulge in these delightful Chicken Vol Au Vents, perfect as an elegant Valentine's Day entree or charming appetizers! This recipe, passed down from a family friend, offers a versatile and flavorful experience. Easily adaptable to your spice preferences (tarragon or sage work wonderfully!), and even cream cheese can substitute for cream in a pinch. This recipe uses readily available pre-cooked vol-au-vent cases (puff pastry shells), simplifying the process. Impress your guests with this sophisticated yet surprisingly easy dish!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 821.1 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Vol Au Vents

  • 6 mini vol-au-vent cases
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 chopped spring onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 200g sliced cooked chicken breast
  • 50ml dry white wine
  • 100ml heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • sage (alternative to tarragon)
  • 100g softened cream cheese (alternative to heavy cream)

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How to Make Chicken Vol Au Vents

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 chopped spring onions, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (or sage). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add 200g sliced cooked chicken breast and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 50ml dry white wine and 100ml heavy cream (or 100g softened cream cheese). Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon cornflour and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Pour into the chicken mixture and stir until thickened. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture into the vol-au-vent cases.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

87g

Carbs

16g

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