creamy chicken, spinach & mushroom crepes

11 Pinches 4 Photos
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated on Mar 3, 2019

Crêpes can be sweet or savory. They can be served as appetizers, main courses, side dishes or desserts. Crêpe fillings can honestly be whatever your heart desires. For main courses, crêpes are typically filled with a combination of ingredients ranging from different meats, vegetables, cheeses and eggs. Dessert crêpes include fillings like jam, any type of fruit or berries mixed with whipped cream, cream cheese, nutella, chocolate sauce or ice cream. Is your mouth watering yet? This delicious, savory and rather low cal, healthy chicken crêpe recipe below is a crowd favorite.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • CREPE
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup flour (can use gluten-free)
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (only if using gluten-free flour)
  • dash salt
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
  • - cooking spray oil
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • dash salt n pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 cups fresh spinach

How To Make creamy chicken, spinach & mushroom crepes

  • Step 1
    First, in a bowl, combine 2 tbsp lemon juice, green onions, cornstarch, lemon rind and salt in a medium bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended.
  • Step 2
    Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    For crêpes - Combine all ingredients in electric blender, cover and process until smooth.
  • Step 4
    Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray.
  • Step 5
    Pour about ¼ cup of batter into heated pan; quickly tilt pan in all directions so batter covers pan with a thin circular film.
  • Step 6
    Cook about 1 ½ minutes on each side. (Crêpe should easily be lifted with a spatula to flip and remove when done cooking).
  • Step 7
    Place crêpe on wax paper and let cool.
  • Step 8
    Repeat process until all batter is used.
  • Step 9
    Filling - Combine honey and yogurt together, and set aside.
  • Step 10
    Next, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture; sauté 4 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Step 11
    Spoon mixture into a bowl, sprinkle with remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Step 12
    Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and mushrooms and sauté 2 minutes. Add spinach and garlic, continue to cook 2 more minutes, or until spinach begins to wilt.
  • Step 13
    Add chicken to mixture.
  • Step 14
    Stir in yogurt mixture, combine well.
  • Step 15
    Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into center of each crêpe; gently roll closed. Serve and enjoy!

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Category: Chicken
Culture: French
Keyword: #mushroom
Keyword: #spinach
Keyword: #crepe
Ingredient: Chicken
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Stove Top

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