Chicken and Mushroom Crepes

Adapted from entertainingwithbeth.com


  • 1 recipe Traditional Crepes (omit the sugar when making batter)
  • For the filling:
    • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
    • 1 tablespoon (15g) butter
    • 4 leeks, white parts only sliced into ½ moons (I use 2 leeks)
    • 2 ½ cups (300g) mushrooms, sliced (I use one container)
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon (5g) Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 
    • 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese
  • For the Bechamel sauce
    • 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
    • 2 tablespoons (15g) all purpose flour
    • 2 1/3 cup (555g) milk (I use 2 cups)
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • salt and pepper to taste

  1. Make the crepes , stacking them as they cook onto a paper towel lined plate. Cover with foil until ready to use.
  2. For the filling: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add leeks and cook until tender.
  3. Add mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and half the parsley.
  4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside, covered.
  5. For the béchamel sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  6. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Add flour and whisk together until a paste form. Slowly add the milk, whisking until combined.
  8. Simmer mixture until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. To assemble: Place crepe over a small gratin dish.
  10. Fill with 2 tablespoons (30g) of the mushroom mixture
  11. Top with ¼ cup (30g) of shredded chicken.
  12. Ladle 2 tbsp (30g) of béchamel on top.
  13. Roll crepe and drizzle more béchamel on top.
  14. Sprinkle with gruyere cheese and paprika.
  15. Bake at 350-F for 10-12 minutes, then place under the broiler 1-2 minutes until browned in spots.
  16. Garnish with remaining parsley.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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