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Buckwheat galettes with chicken and mushrooms

Buckwheat galettes with chicken and mushrooms turn a French creperie classic into a creamy, savory dinner. They serve 4, take 35 minutes, rate as easy, and cost about €2.80 per person. The trick is thickening the filling just enough so it stays inside the galette instead of soaking through.

Tonight we're turning the kitchen into a creperie, with buckwheat galettes filled with chicken and creamy mushrooms.

Buckwheat galettes with chicken and mushrooms
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.80
Calories per person
650 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter
The kids
They generally like it

A buckwheat galette with slightly crisp edges, filled with a creamy chicken and mushroom mixture, melted cheese pulling as you cut in. Buckwheat brings an earthy flavor, the cream rounds it out, and the melted cheese seals the filling like a warm little pocket. It's a change from everyday dinners without requiring any special skill.

This is the recipe for a weeknight when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. Kids love the idea of a creperie at home, and adults appreciate the generous filling. It works just as well for a quick dinner as for a slower, easygoing Sunday night meal.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Buckwheat galettes 8
  • Thick heavy cream 15 cl
  • Shredded emmental 100 g
  • Butter 20 g

Butcher

  • Chicken breasts 400 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Button mushrooms 300 g
  • Onion 1
  • Parsley 1 bunch
  • Lettuce 1

Pantry

  • Wine vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cut the chicken into small cubes and brown them in a skillet with the butter. 8 min

    Pat the cubes dry first, they brown instead of releasing water.

  2. Add the sliced onion and chopped mushrooms, and cook until the liquid evaporates. 8 min

    Wait for the mushrooms to brown before salting them.

  3. Pour in the cream, season with salt and pepper, and let it thicken for a few minutes. 4 min

    The cream should just coat the chicken pieces.

  4. Warm the galettes in a skillet, fill the center, sprinkle with emmental, and fold the edges into a square. 8 min

    Fold all four sides in, the cheese melts on the inside.

  5. Serve with chopped parsley and a salad dressed with oil and vinegar.

    Make the dressing ahead of time so you can serve everything hot.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick up precooked buckwheat galettes, they reheat in minutes and stay pliable enough to fold without tearing.
  • Drain the mushrooms well after cooking if a lot of liquid has formed, otherwise the filling turns watery once it's inside the galette.
  • Fold the galettes right before serving, the cheese should melt from the heat of the filling, not sit waiting on the plate.

The variations

  • Swap the chicken for smoked bacon lardons for a more traditional Breton take.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with smoked tofu cubes or double the mushrooms.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the filling spread flat on an open galette instead of folding it, pizza style.

What to serve it with

  • A simple green salad
  • A dry cider for the creperie mood
  • A light soup to start

Storage

The filling keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Reheat it gently in a skillet before filling fresh galettes. Avoid freezing the filling, the cream breaks down once thawed.

Questions about this dish

Can you use frozen mushrooms?

Yes, but dry them well in the skillet before adding the cream, since they release more water than fresh mushrooms. Extend the cooking time slightly if needed.

Can you make the filling ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it the day before and keep it in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently in a skillet before filling the galettes so it gets back its creamy texture.

What cheese can replace the emmental?

Gruyere or comte both melt just as well. Avoid very strong cheeses that would overpower the chicken and mushroom flavors.

How do you fold the galettes without tearing them?

Warm them for a few seconds in a skillet first so they become pliable. Fold the four sides gently toward the center while they're still warm.

How long does it take to make buckwheat galettes with chicken and mushrooms?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in buckwheat galettes with chicken and mushrooms?

About 650 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does buckwheat galettes with chicken and mushrooms cost?

About €2.80 per serving, or €11.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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