Description
Indulge in the delightful world of savory crêpes with these Chicken and Gruyère Cheese French Crêpes. Perfect for brunch or light lunches, this recipe features thin, golden crêpes filled with tender chicken and rich Gruyère cheese. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, you can tailor the fillings to your taste, making them suitable for any occasion. Whether you enjoy them stacked high with layers of flavor or paired with a fresh salad, these crêpes promise to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make even for beginner cooks, follow this simple recipe to bring a classic French touch to your table.
Ingredients
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 300 ml whole milk
- 30 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 180 g cooked chicken (sliced)
- 100 g Gruyère cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Create a well in the center.
- Add eggs into the well and mix, gradually incorporating flour.
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking until smooth; stir in melted butter.
- Let batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush with melted butter.
- Pour about 60 ml of batter into the pan, swirling to coat evenly; cook until edges lift (1–2 minutes).
- Flip and cook the other side for another 30 seconds; transfer to a plate.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- To assemble, spread Dijon mustard on a crêpe (optional), add chicken and Gruyère cheese, fold into triangles.
- Return filled crêpes to skillet over medium heat until cheese melts (1–2 minutes per side).
- Serve warm garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crêpe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor. These crêpes can be made ahead of time; simply store in the fridge or freezer for later use.