Crêpes au poulet et champignons béchamel (chicken and mushroom crêpes in béchamel)
Time: 1 hour (about 35 min hands-on)4 servingsapprox. 520 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 32 g protein / serving
Crêpes with chicken and mushrooms in béchamel are a classic shared by French and Hungarian cooking, a cousin of Hortobágy pancakes. The creamy béchamel and the baked cheesy crust are a perfect combination. It can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
For the crêpe batter, whisk the flour, milk, eggs and salt until smooth and rest for 15 minutes. Cook thin crêpes (about 8).
For the béchamel, melt the butter, cook the flour for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in the warm milk. Cook for 8-10 minutes until thick; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Sauté the chicken in a little butter, and the mushrooms and shallot separately, until the mushrooms' liquid has evaporated.
Mix the chicken and mushrooms with half of the béchamel and the parsley.
Fill the crêpes, roll them up and lay them in a buttered baking dish.
Pour over the remaining béchamel, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 190 °C (fan oven 175 °C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
Make the crêpes thin.
Cook the mushrooms until their liquid evaporates.
Can be assembled ahead.
Freezes well.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be made ahead?
Yes, assembled it keeps 1 day in the fridge before baking.