Description
A delicious, savory crêpe recipe filled with creamy pesto chicken, sautéed spinach, and mushrooms. Perfect for any meal of the day!
Ingredients
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For the Crêpe Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp salt
For the Pesto Chicken Filling:
- 2 medium chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For Homemade Pesto (Optional):
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crêpe Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add eggs and gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Stir in melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Cover and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Cook the Crêpes
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter into the center of the pan.
- Immediately swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly into a thin circle.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges start to lift.
- Flip carefully and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 3: Make the Pesto Chicken Filling
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mix in shredded chicken and pesto sauce, stirring until heated through.
- Remove from heat and mix in the cheeses.
Step 4: Assemble the Crêpes
- Lay a crêpe flat on a clean surface.
- Spoon 2-3 tbsp of the filling onto one side.
- Fold the crêpe in half, then again into quarters.
- Repeat with the remaining crêpes and filling.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
- Serve warm with a side of mixed greens or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
- To make it vegetarian, swap chicken for roasted chickpeas or tofu.
- For a dairy-free version, use a vegan pesto and dairy-free cheese.
- To enhance the flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg