Simple Easy Savory Chicken Crepes

Name: Easy Savory Chicken Crepes
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups milk, (warm, I used organic whole milk); 1 cup flour; 1 large egg; 1 tsp baking soda (or baking powder); ½ tsp salt; ½ Tbsp sugar; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups chicken, (cooked, I use thighs); ½ small onion, (chopped); ½ Tbsp unsalted butter

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Let’s be real here: this easy savory chicken crepe recipe is a hidden secret weapon in the recipe book. The simple chicken crepes can be enjoyed as a quick lunch or light dinner.

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They pull together quickly, and it’s one of my favorites with that yummy filling. It’s a great brunch dish and is also a good way to use leftover chicken. We like to make savory crepes as a main dish alongside roasted vegetables.

Crepes (or French pancakes) can be made into either a savory or sweet treat, blending in wherever necessary but holding the whole operation together. That’s right! The humble crepe is a superpower at any meal because it’s so versatile.

I often like to go to a small roadside cafe and order a filled crepe there. It’s a great way to taste the flavors that others like to put in their recipes and look at all of the fun combinations that can be created with crepes! Of course, I can’t resist making this French cuisine at home, too.

I grew up enjoying enjoy my mom’s delicious crepes with sweet filling, savory filling, or just on their own. We loved my mom’s savory chicken crepe recipes. When the crepe filling was all gone and leftover crepes were waiting to be filled, we would save them for the next day and make crepe pockets for breakfast with raspberry jam. The tastes of my childhood always give me good memories.

Sweet crepes are more popular and savory crepes may be new to some, but in Slavic culture, they’re very common. This savory crepe recipe is a classic one, filled with chicken filling and enjoyed with a sprinkle of green onions on top. It’s a classic childhood recipe for me and was one of the most popular recipes in our home. These savory chicken crepes are quite simple to create, especially since crepe batter is the easiest to make!

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Tuck, Fold, and Roll

The chicken filling is simple to make. Fry, grind, and just add to the homemade crepes. Where the question arises is in the folding process. What’s the best way to fold these crepes so they look like the perfect mini burritos they are? Thankfully, I’ve added a simple run-through in the steps portion of this recipe. It’s just a tuck, fold, and roll!

What kind of chicken works best here?

For this easy crepe recipe tender chicken breast or chicken thighs are the best option. I would discourage the use of rotisserie chicken since it has certain spices that don’t mix well with the flavors of this easy chicken crepe.

Key ingredients

You only need 4 ingredients to make this easy chicken filling, plus simple known ingredients for simple crepes.

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Chicken thighs, cooked: Use thighs because they are more tender

Diced green onion: For taste and flavor

Unsalted butter: Helps to bring out the real, natural flavor of the filling

Sour cream: The creamy texture and tang makes this a good match for the flavor of the chicken crepes.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make Savory Chicken Crepes

Make the crepes

You can find the stand-alone crepes recipe on the blog!

Step 1: Whisk milk and flour

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of warm milk with flour. Whisk together till there are no clumps from the flour.

Crepe batter in a glass bowl mixed with a silver whisk.

Step 2: Add more milk

Add another cup of warm milk to the bowl.

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Step 3: Add egg and the rest of the ingredients

Lightly beat the egg and add to the milk and flour. Add in salt, baking powder, sugar and extra virgin olive oil. Combine. Once finished, it will be runny.

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Step 4: Make the crepes

Heat up a crepe pan on medium heat. Using a ladle, make crepes one by one, turning it over to get each side browned up. (This process goes very quickly!)

Chicken Filling

Step 1: Chop and sauté onion

Chop the onion and sauté with unsalted butter in a pan.

Step 2: Add the chicken and season.

When onion begins to brown up, add in the cooked meat, add a pinch of salt/pepper. Sauté for a couple more minutes. Let it cool down.

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Step 3: Grind the meat filling.

In a grinder or food processor grind the meat filling.

Step 4: Fill

Fill in the crepes.

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Step 5: Enjoy

Crepes with chicken are usually served with sour cream.

Step 6: Reheat

To reheat crepes, melt unsalted butter in a pan and brown up each side of the rolled crepes giving it a bit of a golden brown color.

Expert Tips

The chicken can be prepared and shredded the day before.
Cook the chicken and place it in a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate until ready to use.
You can also add Greek yogurt or sour cream on top of the chicken crepes for a creamy, tangy flavor.
You can substitute baking soda to baking powder.
It’s ok to use beef instead of chicken.

Recipe FAQs

Can you store crepes?

You can stack crepes on top of each other and store them at room temperature. They will also hold well for overnight storage in the refrigerator. Store them for 3-4 days. You can even freeze them for 3 months then thaw and reheat them.

How do you reheat the crepes?

To reheat the easy chicken crepes, melt 1/2 Tablespoon unsalted butter in a pan, and brown up each side of the rolled crepes in the melted butter giving it a bit of a golden brown color.

When is the best time to eat crepes?

Anytime is the best time for this French cuisine! Breakfast is easy to pull together when you make crepes with different toppings. Sweet crepes can be enjoyed as dessert for dinner.
– Savory crepes with a simple and light filling like these savory chicken crepes can be eaten as a light dinner. They make a delicious meal on their own.
– One of the best ways to enjoy crepes is to make this chicken crepe recipe the appetizer, while dessert is dominated by this crepe cake.
– Next time you have a dinner party or attend brunch, consider having crepes on the menu.

Can l use store-bought crepes for this recipe?

While store-bought crepes are an easy way to save time, they deprive you of the experience, joy, and satisfaction of making your own fresh crepes. With this easy crepe recipe (really, it’s the only one you will ever need), you can make the batter and use it with so many different yummy crepe fillings. It’s so rewarding to make your own crepes, isn’t it?

Other crepe recipe and chicken recipes to try:

Make these Simple crepes with cheese filling and berry sauce as a treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
If you’re in the mood for a great chicken appetizer, try this Chicken Bruschetta recipe.

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