This recipe for Bouchées à la reine is a perfect introduction to French cuisine for toddlers. Easy to cook and packed with flavor, this toddler-friendly version of a classic French dish is sure to please. For a nutritious meal, pair it with some freshly steamed green vegetables for a complete meal. Toddler Recipes Australia is the perfect resource for parents looking to explore international cuisine in their own kitchen.

General Information

• Servings: 8
• Keywords: bouchées à la reine, puff pastry
• Calories: 247 calories
• Protein: 6.3g
• Carbs: 34.6g
• Fats: 9.9g
• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Package of Puff Pastry Dough (8 ounces / 226.80 grams)
• 1 cup Milk (250 ml)
• 2 tablespoons Butter, Unsalted (28 grams)
• 1 teaspoon Shallot, Freshly Chopped (5 grams)
• 2 medium Carrots, Peeled and Chopped (90 grams)
• 2 Celery Stalks, Chopped (90 grams)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, Freshly Chopped (4.54 grams)
• 2 tablespoons Flour (18 grams)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Grated (18 grams)
• 2 big Cooked Chicken Breasts, Chopped (300 grams)
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, Ground (1.92 grams)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest, Grated (1.92 grams)
• 4 large Eggs
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the shallot, celery, and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add parsley, nutmeg, and lemon zest and cook, stirring for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the chicken to the saucepan and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the saucepan and stir.
6. Add the milk and cook until the sauce thickens.
7. Transfer the mixture into a big bowl and let it cool for 15 minutes.
8. Once cooled, add the eggs to the bowl and mix everything together.
9. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
10. Grease 8-10 individual muffin tins with butter and spoon the mixture into the tins.
11. Cut the puff pastry into 8-10 circles that are slightly larger than the muffin tins.
12. Cover the muffin tins with the puff pastry and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
14. Let the bouchées à la reine cool for 5 minutes before removing from tins.
15. Remove from tins and serve.

Recommended Sides

These delicious bouchées à la reine are best served alongside a salad, roasted potatoes, and some steamed vegetables!