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Vol-Au-Vent Bouchée à La Reine

Cultural Context

Originating from France, Vol-Au-Vent Bouchée à La Reine is a classic dish that showcases the elegance of puff pastry filled with a creamy mixture, often featuring chicken and mushrooms. Traditionally served at festive occasions, it reflects the French culinary art of creating intricate yet comforting dishes. Today, this dish is celebrated in various forms around the world, often adapted to include different proteins or vegetables, making it a versatile favorite for gatherings.

FrenchLUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb puff pastry
1 lb chicken
8 oz mushrooms
1 cup cream
1/2 cup shallots
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine
to taste spices

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber and nutrients.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds richness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice offers sweetness without alcohol.

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.

3

Cut circles from the pastry and place them on a baking sheet.

4

Cut smaller circles from the center of half the pastry circles to create rings.

5

Brush the edges of the whole circles with egg yolk.

6

Place the rings on top of the whole circles to create a border.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15-20 minutes.

8

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

9

Sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

10

Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

11

Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

12

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.

13

Gradually add chicken broth and white wine, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.

14

Stir in cream, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

15

Remove pastry from the oven and let cool slightly.

16

Fill each pastry with the chicken mixture and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

bakingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

baking sheetskilletrolling pinmixing bowlpastry brush

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Bouchée à La ReineVol-Au-Vent

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