Are you looking for a healthy and delicious meal that’s packed with flavour and easy to prepare? Say hello to this delicious Chicken with Mushrooms and Leeks! It has everything you need to satisfy your cravings - juicy chicken, savoury mushrooms, and sweet leeks mixed in one epic meal. Not only is it bursting with flavour, but it's also loaded with healthy ingredients, so you can indulge without feeling guilty. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to wow your guests, this recipe is sure to impress!

Ingredients:

4 small chicken breasts

2 tsp olive oil

25g dried porcini mushrooms

180ml (3/4 cup) warm water

2 green shallots, sliced

1 leek, white part only, sliced

500ml (2 cups) chicken stock

2 garlic cloves, crushed

200g Swiss brown mushrooms, cleaned, sliced

5 fresh thyme sprigs

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp crème fraîche

Blanched broccolini or green beans to serve

Fresh baby parsley leaves to serve



Instructions:


1. Place the chicken on a plate and drizzle with 1 tsp of oil. Toss to coat and then season.

2. Soak dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid. Roughly chop rehydrated porcini and set aside.

3. Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes or until golden on one side. Turn and cook for 3 more minutes until it's almost cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.

4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil to the frying pan. Cook the shallot and leek for 5 minutes, stirring until golden and caramelised. Add the stock, garlic, porcini, soaking liquid, mushrooms, thyme, and mustard. Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche and simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

5. Slice the chicken and serve with mushroom sauce and broccolini or green beans.

6. Garnish with baby parsley leaves before serving.



Optional ways to make this dish extra special:

• Substitute the chicken stock for white wine for a richer flavour.
• Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the dish for a cheesy twist.
• Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a dollop of sour cream for a comforting and indulgent meal.