I am a fan of dinners you can cook in one pot, convenient, not too much washing up to pass on to someone else to do….. This one is really delicious, I do think the Madeira adds something special to chicken or mushrooms so I always have a bottle in the cupboard on the go.
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Serves 4
500g chicken of chicken breast /thighs or combination in bite sized pieces
250g chestnut mushrooms
1oz plain flour and 1tbsp dried herbs
1 medium onion sliced
2 cloves garlic chopped
2tbsp madeira
1tsp Dijon mustard
200ml stock
50ml cream
250gr broccoli spears blanched
Toss the chicken in the flour herb mixture to coat and season well.
Heat 1tbsp oil and brown the chicken in a pan and remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
Add the onion and garlic to the oil and cook over a low heat until softening.
Add in the chestnut mushrooms and over a medium heat fry until starting to brown.
Add in the madeira to the pan, stir well to combine and bubble for a minute or two.
Add the stock, cream and chicken back to the pan, stir in the mustard and cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes to cook the chicken through.
Toss in the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes more to finish cooking.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
