French Chicken Tart

Experience the rustic elegance of French cuisine with this irresistible French Chicken Tart. Featuring a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust topped with tender shredded chicken, rich caramelized onions, and a luscious Gruyère cheese sauce, this recipe is a true delight for the senses. Infused with aromatic thyme and a creamy, savory custard, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavor and texture. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a show-stopping brunch centerpiece, this tart bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Easy to prepare yet irresistibly gourmet, this recipe is your go-to for satisfying comfort food with a French flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 sheet Puff pastry sheet
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 medium Yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Gently press the pastry into the pan and trim the edges. Poke the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

Step 3

Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 4

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and thyme leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the flour and heavy cream over medium heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth.

Step 6

In a small bowl, beat the egg. Temper the egg by adding a few spoonfuls of the cheese mixture to it, whisking constantly. Then slowly incorporate the tempered egg back into the cheese mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the chilled puff pastry base. Layer the shredded chicken on top of the onions.

Step 8

Pour the cheese mixture over the chicken, ensuring it spreads evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded Gruyère over the top.

Step 9

Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 10

Allow the tart to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1138.6 grams (1138.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3902

Total Fat 281.00g	360%
Saturated Fat 123.20g	616%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 988mg	329%
Sodium 4052mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 132.70g	48%
Dietary Fiber 6.20g	22%
Total Sugars 4.50g
Protein 185.50g	371%

Vitamin D 90IU	449%
Calcium 1721mg	132%
Iron 12mg	65%
Potassium 481mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 14.0%