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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

A classic flavour combination, chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce is comforting and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken breast cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 Tbs plain flour
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 200 g mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic crushed
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup thickened cream
  • 20 g parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • 700 g sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbs milk

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet potato and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until softened. Drain and mash with 1 tablespoon of milk.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken halves with flour, salt, and pepper, coating the chicken evenly.
  3. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through and golden. Set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook the broccolini for 5 minutes, then drain.
  6. To the frying pan, add the water, chicken stock powder, and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, return the chicken to the pan, and heat through for 1 minute.
  7. Serve the chicken with sweet potato mash and broccolini, topped with mushroom sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

UPF-Friendly Swaps

To keep this recipe closer to minimally processed foods, choose:
  • chicken stock made from stock concentrate, homemade stock, or a cube with simple ingredients
  • pure cream instead of light thickened cream (many light creams contain gums and stabilisers)
  • freshly grated parmesan rather than pre-shredded varieties with anti-caking agents
  • plain butter and milk with no added flavours or emulsifiers
Always check ingredient labels, as brands vary.