Description
These elegant Chicken and Mushroom Crêpes are filled with tender roasted chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and leeks, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and melted Gruyère.
Ingredients
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For the Crêpes:
- 1¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2½ cups (595ml) milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 tbsp (60ml) melted butter
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh dill, chopped
For the Filling:
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp (15g) butter
- 4 leeks, white parts only, sliced into ½-inch moons
- 2½ cups (300g) mushrooms, sliced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp (5ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh parsley, minced
For the Béchamel Sauce:
- 2 tbsp (30g) butter
- 2 tbsp (15g) all-purpose flour
- 2⅓ cups (555ml) milk
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- ¾ cup (90g) Gruyère cheese, grated
- Paprika for sprinkling
- 3 tbsp (45ml) fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
Roast the Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken on a roasting rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 35–40 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let cool, then remove skin and bones, shredding the meat.
Prepare the Crêpe Batter:
- Whisk together flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, butter, and dill.
- Gradually whisk wet ingredients into the dry until smooth. Rest for 30 minutes.
Cook the Crêpes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease.
- Pour ¼ cup batter, swirling to coat the pan.
- Cook 1–2 minutes until edges lift, then flip for 30 seconds.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
Prepare the Filling:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté leeks for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms, cooking until golden (5–7 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded chicken.
Make the Béchamel Sauce:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened (5–7 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble & Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place filling inside crêpes, drizzle with béchamel, and fold over.
- Top with more sauce, Gruyère, and paprika.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, then broil 1–2 minutes until bubbly.
Serve:
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute turkey for chicken or add spinach for extra greens.
- Serve with a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French