Rabbit À la King in Puff Pastry Cases
Savory rabbit stewed in a silky sauce with mushrooms, peas, and pimentos, served warm in golden puff pastry shells. This french-inspired comfort food ready in about 45 minutes pairs rabbit loin, cut into 1-inch cubes, unsalted butter, small, finely diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb rabbit loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small, finely diced yellow onion
- 1 cup, sliced white mushrooms
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup, diced pimentos
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 small, thawed if frozen puff pastry shells
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 lb cubed rabbit loin and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and 1 cup sliced white mushrooms to the skillet, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well, cooking for 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Step 4: Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 5: Return browned rabbit to the skillet and add 1/2 cup frozen peas and 1/4 cup diced pimentos. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until rabbit is cooked through and sauce is creamy.
- Step 6: Spoon the rabbit à la king mixture into 4 warmed puff pastry shells and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rabbit À la King in Puff Pastry Cases take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Rabbit À la King in Puff Pastry Cases?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rabbit À la King in Puff Pastry Cases?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Rabbit À la King in Puff Pastry Cases for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Rabbit À la King in Puff Pastry Cases?
French comfort food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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