Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (600g)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 rashers turkey bacon, sliced
- 250g button or chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tsp plain flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 crushed clove
- 400ml chicken stock
- 4 tbsp reduced-fat crème fraîche
Instructions
- Sear the chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add chopped onion, sliced turkey bacon, and mushrooms; sauté until browned and fragrant.
- Stir in plain flour and garlic powder (or crushed garlic) until well combined.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring continuously to create a smooth sauce.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and gently mix in reduced-fat crème fraîche until fully blended.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer longer before adding the crème fraîche. This recipe can easily be customized by using vegetables such as spinach or zucchini.
