Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chicken Cheese French Crêpes, a perfect blend of thin, golden crêpes filled with savory chicken and melted Gruyère cheese. This recipe is ideal for brunch or a light lunch, allowing you to customize the fillings to suit your taste. With a quick preparation time of just 40 minutes, you’ll have an elegant and delicious dish ready to impress your guests or enjoy during a cozy meal at home. These crêpes are not only easy to make but also rich in flavor and texture, ensuring that each bite is a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
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- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 300 ml whole milk
- 30 g unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 180 g cooked chicken, sliced (preferably thick-cut deli or leftover roasted chicken)
- 100 g Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Whisk flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and gradually incorporate flour while whisking. Slowly pour in milk until smooth, then stir in melted butter. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Cook the crêpes: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brush with melted butter and pour about 60 ml of batter into the pan. Swirl to create a thin layer. Cook until edges lift, flip, and cook the other side briefly. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Fill the crêpes: Spread Dijon mustard on each crêpe, add chicken and Gruyère cheese, fold into triangles.
- Heat filled crêpes: Place in skillet over medium heat until cheese melts and edges are crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crêpe (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg