Chicken Dijon
SERVES 2 // READY IN 20 MINS // 551 CALS
For a quick and comforting meal, this Dijon Chicken is a delicious balance of creamy and tangy flavours. Tender chicken is cooked with chestnut mushrooms, dijon mustard, and a hint of white wine, creating a rich, flavourful sauce. Served with fluffy basmati rice and wilted spinach, this high-protein, low-carb dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an easy, satisfying option for any weeknight.
Chicken Dijon
SERVES 2 // READY IN 20 MINS // 551 CALS
INGREDIENTS
120g (4oz) basmati rice
1 tsp cooking oil
120g (4oz) chestnut mushrooms
300g (11oz) diced chicken breast
1 heaped tsp garlic paste
half a chicken stock cube
1 white wine stock pot
30g (2 tbsp) dijon mustard
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp cornflour
40g (1oz) baby spinach leaves
15ml (1oz) double cream
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Boil a half-full kettle.
Rinse the rice before adding to a large saucepan. Pour in approx 300ml of boiled water.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-12 minutes (lid on).
STEP 2
Wash and dry the mushrooms. Slice.
STEP 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a med-high heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the diced chicken and fry for a further 5 minutes until the chicken is sealed and golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
STEP 4
Add the garlic paste and mushrooms, then stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add approx 200ml (1 large cup) of water and bring to a simmer with half a chicken stock cube, a white wine stock pot (or 100ml white wine and reduce the water added), dijon mustard and dried mixed herbs.
Stir until the stock pot and stock cube have dispersed evenly.
STEP 5
Gently simmer for 7-8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Mix the cornflour with a dribble of cold water until smooth. Stir the cornflour mixture thoroughly into the stew.
Stir in the spinach leaves and double cream. Cook for 30 seconds until the spinach has wilted.
STEP 6
Divide the rice between serving dishes and spoon the Chicken Dijon over.
NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
551 CALS // 46G PROTEIN // 15G FAT // 56G CARBS