These chicken crepes are stuffed with a creamy béchamel sauce, chicken and cheese. This savory crepe recipe makes a delicious dish for brunch or a light lunch!
In a blender, blend milk, eggs, butter, salt, and flour until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes, or overnight.
Heat an 8-inch frying pan over medium-low heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and pour about 1/4 cup batter into the pan, immediately tilting the pan from side to side to form an even circle. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat and stack until ready to serve. Repeat with remaining batter.
Béchamel Sauce
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Stir in the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes, or until a light golden color.
Slowly whisk in the milk. Turn up the heat to medium and bring to a light simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is no longer gritty. Whisk in the salt and nutmeg in the last minute of cooking. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Filling + Topping
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Lay a crepe on a flat surface and spread 1 Tablespoon Béchamel sauce down the middle. Add about 2 Tablespoons chicken and 1 Tablespoon pesto, if using. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Roll up and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining crepes.
Spread the remaining sauce and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake an additional 10 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Top with tomatoes and pesto, if desired. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with scallions to serve.
Notes
Make ahead: You can make the crepes ahead of time. Simply stack and then wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. You can also fill the crepes and then cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.Sauces: I love to pick up my balsamic glaze and basil pesto from Trader Joe's. You can also make them from scratch if you have the time.Reheating: Heat in microwave or in a toaster oven until warm.