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Vol-au-Vent

Delicious Vol-au-Vent: Creamy Chicken Delight in Minutes

Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent is an elegant appetizer that comes together quickly, featuring buttery pastry and a savory filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry Thawed before use
  • 1 large Egg For glazing; substitute with milk or cream if desired
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 2 medium Leeks Finely sliced
  • 1 medium Sweet yellow pepper Diced
  • 2 cups Rotisserie chicken Shredded
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Minced fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • round cutter
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick and Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out one sheet of thawed puff pastry and cut out six circles.
  3. Roll out a second sheet and cut out rings to place on top of the circles.
  4. Whisk together an egg with water and brush over pastry shapes. Chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake the pastries for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
  6. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble.
  7. Sauté leeks and sweet yellow pepper in the skillet until tender.
  8. Combine bacon, chicken, and cream cheese with the sautéed vegetables.
  9. Hollow out the baked pastry shells slightly and fill with the creamy mixture.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold before baking for best results. You can make the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge.

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