2medium chicken breasts - patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper
4-5ozbacon - cut into bite-sized pieces
1yellow onions - diced
2medium carrots - diced
2stalks celery - diced
3clovesgarlic - minced
8ozwhite mushrooms - sliced
1/2cupall-purpose flour
2cupschicken stock
1/2cupheavy cream
1tspfresh rosemary - chopped (optional)
1tspgarlic powder
1tspdried oregano
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
2tspchicken bouillon
Puff pastry - cut into 4 pieces enough to completely cover 4 ramekins
1egg - beaten
Instructions
Preheat oven:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cook the chicken:
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove, let rest, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Cook the bacon:
In a separate large pot or dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-low heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until the fat has rendered and the edges are slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables:
Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat, until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and started to brown.
Make the roux:
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and mushrooms and stir well to coat everything.
Make it creamy:
Gradually pour in the chicken stock while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the heavy cream, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon. Simmer for about 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Assemble:
Divide the filling between 4 oven-safe ramekins. Cut puff pastry into pieces slightly larger than the ramekins and place one over each. Gently press the edges down around the ramekins and cut a small slit in the center of each pastry.
Egg wash & bake:
Brush the puff pastry with beaten egg. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 6-10 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and beautifully golden brown.
Serve:
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving - the filling will be very hot!
Keyword American, chicken, comforting, Dinner, Entree, Main Course