Chicken and Asparagus Crepes

  Chicken & Turkey

The crepes used in this recipe come from my mom's special recipe, and can be made ahead of time, refrigerated to assemble the next day. Cooked rotisserie chicken is a real time-saver when making this savory brunch specialty.

Chicken and Asparagus Crepes

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour + chilling Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cups cubed rotisserie chicken

  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
  • 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and butter. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 2. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 1/4 cup batter into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
  • 3. Saute asparagus and onion in oil until tender. Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in chicken. Set aside.
  • 4. For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 5. Spread about 1/2 cup filling down the center of each crepe; top with 2 tablespoons sauce and 1 piece of Swiss cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in each of two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • 6. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a bubbly.

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