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Dorothy Thomas

Chicken Friand La Madeleine Recipe

A delicious French-inspired savory pastry filled with tender chicken, mushrooms, and creamy cheese, baked in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for brunch, appetizers, or a light meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 8
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups Cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 1 cup Mushrooms (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup  Butter (unsalted)
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • ½ cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese (grated)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 small Shallot (minced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme (chopped)
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry (or pie crust)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  •  Skillet
  • Muffin tin
  • Pastry brush
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or friand molds.
  2. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
  3. Add shallot, garlic, and mushrooms, cooking until softened (~5 mins).
  4. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
  5. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, mushroom mixture, Gruyère, and Parmesan.
  6. In another bowl, whisk eggs and cream, then fold into chicken mixture.
  7. Roll out puff pastry and cut into circles to fit molds.
  8. Press pastry into molds, then fill with chicken mixture.
  9. Fold edges slightly over filling (optional for open-faced style).
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
  11. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from molds.
  12. Serve: Enjoy warm with a side salad or dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Substitutions: Use turkey or ham instead of chicken.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble unbaked friands and refrigerate overnight.
  • Freezing: Freeze baked friands for up to 1 month; reheat before serving.