{"id":614011,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T02:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/creamy-chicken-vol-au-vent\/"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:59:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T08:59:21","slug":"creamy-chicken-vol-au-vent","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/creamy-chicken-vol-au-vent\/","title":{"rendered":"Vol-au-Vent"},"content":{"rendered":"
Next time you throw an elegant lunch or dinner party, use this easy chicken vol-au-vent recipe. The flaky, buttery puff pastry shells are stuffed with a luxurious filling of chicken, bacon and leeks, making them a feast for both the taste buds and<\/em> the eyes.<\/p>\n But just because they’re beautiful doesn’t mean they’re difficult or time-consuming; when you use frozen puff pastry<\/a> and a rotisserie chicken, these classy appetizers<\/a> are actually pretty effortless. Let everyone “ooh” and “ahh,” while you silently chuckle to yourself, knowing just how easy they are to prepare. Don’t worry; your vol-au-vent shortcut secrets are safe with us.<\/p>\n The name “vol-au-vent” (French for “flight in the wind”) describes the light, airy texture of the hollow puff pastry vessels in this dish. They are typically filled to the brim with a rich and creamy filling of chicken, seafood and\/or assorted vegetables.<\/p>\n Dating back to sometime around the early 19th century in Paris, the first vol-au-vent is often credited to famed French chef Marie-Antoine Car\u00eame. Vol-au-vent closely resembles the slightly smaller, almost bite-sized\u00a0bouch\u00e9e \u00e0 la reine<\/em>.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one of the puff pastry sheets. Then, using a 3-1\/4-inch round cutter, cut out six circles and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.<\/p>\n Next, unfold the second pastry sheet and cut out six more circles with the 3-1\/4-inch round cutter (it’s one of a few must-have pastry tools<\/a> you should own). Then, with a 2-1\/2-inch round cutter, cut the centers out of the second set of six circles. Place the rings on top of the circles that are on the baking sheet and place the smaller center circles also on the baking sheet.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Remember that puff pastry expands quite a bit when it bakes, so take care to leave adequate space between your pieces of puff pastry on the baking sheet.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over each piece of pastry, then chill them for 15 minutes. Bake until they’re dark golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove them promptly from the oven and cool them on a wire rack.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: A quick chill in the refrigerator before baking the pastry helps maximize their puff. When working with puff pastry (and classic butter pie pastry<\/a>), you want the fat in the dough to be as cold as possible. As the pastry bakes, the cold butter in the dough releases steam, which is what creates those air pockets and flaky layers we all love.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it’s crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Once cool, chop or crumble the bacon into small pieces.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Your oven is already hot, so feel free to take advantage and bake the bacon<\/a> instead. Just make sure to steal one tablespoon of fat from the baking tray for the next step, as it will help with sauteing the vegetables and flavoring the filling.<\/p>\n Discard all but one tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Add the leeks and pepper to the drippings. Cook and stir them over medium-high heat until they’re tender, five to seven minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the bacon, chicken, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the mixture is blended, then remove it from the heat.<\/p>\n Once the pastries are cool enough to handle, hollow them out with a small knife to create a well. Fill them with the chicken mixture and sprinkle them with parsley and black pepper. Serve them with the small center pastries on the side.<\/p>\n Vol-au-vents are best enjoyed immediately once filled; the pastry shells get soggy if they sit for too long. Unfilled, however, the vol-au-vent shells and filling can be stored separately for up to three to four days. Store the vol-au-vent filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Store the unfilled pastry shells at room temperature wrapped tightly in storage wrap.<\/p>\n To reheat vol-au-vents, gently warm the filling on the stovetop or in the microwave until it’s heated through. Then, warm the pastry shells in a 350\u00b0 oven for six to eight minutes or until they’re heated through. Fill the shells and serve.<\/p>\n While baked or unbaked vol-au-vent pastry shells freeze beautifully, vol-au-vent fillings should not be frozen due to their dairy content. For this reason, we do not recommend freezing filled<\/em> vol-au-vents. Baked vol-au-vent pastry shells can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. Reheat them in the oven, but be aware that they may not crisp up quite as well as when they’re fresh.<\/p>\n If your puff pastry failed to rise, it is likely that it was too warm when placed into the oven. When working with puff pastry, try your best to keep it cold.<\/p>\n Vol-au-vents pair nicely with other elegant appetizers, sides and entrees. Consider a fresh garden salad, mini quiches, spinach puffs<\/a>, beef Wellington or a colorful charcuterie board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This creamy chicken vol-au-vent recipe is an easy yet impressive puff pastry appetizer. 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Ingredients for Vol-au-Vent<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cut out the puff pastry<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Bake the puff pastry<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Cook the bacon<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Make the filling<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Assemble and serve<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Chicken Vol-au-Vent<\/h2>\n
How do you reheat chicken vol-au-vent?<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze chicken vol-au-vent?<\/h2>\n
Vol-au-Vent Tips<\/h2>\n
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Why did my puff pastry not rise?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with vol-au-vent?<\/h3>\n
Vol-au-Vent Tips<\/h2>
What does vol-au-vent<\/i> translate to?<\/h3>Vol-au-vent is the French word for \"windblown.\" It describes the light, airy texture of these hollow puff pastry vessels. (Here are other puff pastry appetizers<\/a> to try!)
Can I freeze vol-au-vents?<\/h3>Puff pastry freezes beautifully before or after baking. Just wait to fill them until you're ready to serve them. (Note: The two sheets of puff pastry dough in a standard box will give you enough for 6 vol-au-vents.)
How do you reheat vol-au-vents?<\/h3>Reheat vol-au-vents in a 350\u00b0 oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Serve them at your next gathering with some make-ahead appetizers like Spicy Mixed Nuts<\/a> and Zesty Marinated Shrimp<\/a>.
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What does vol-au-vent<\/i> translate to?<\/h3>Vol-au-vent is the French word for \"windblown.\" It describes the light, airy texture of these hollow puff pastry vessels. (Here are other puff pastry appetizers<\/a> to try!)
Can I freeze vol-au-vents?<\/h3>Puff pastry freezes beautifully before or after baking. Just wait to fill them until you're ready to serve them. (Note: The two sheets of puff pastry dough in a standard box will give you enough for 6 vol-au-vents.)
How do you reheat vol-au-vents?<\/h3>Reheat vol-au-vents in a 350\u00b0 oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Serve them at your next gathering with some make-ahead appetizers like Spicy Mixed Nuts<\/a> and Zesty Marinated Shrimp<\/a>.
Research contributed by Catherine Ward<\/a>, Taste Recipes Prep Kitchen Manager<\/i>"},{"TipType":"General Tips","TipTitle":"","TipText":"NOTE: The two sheets of puff pastry dough in a standard box will give you enough for 6 servings."}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n