This hearty meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Chicken fillet slices are smothered in a rich thyme & cream cheese mushroom sauce. Sided with a rustic & sweet carrot mash and a simple summer salad. It’s homey food at its best.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken
Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken
with carrot mash, fresh thyme & tomato
Hands on Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Button Mushrooms
- Carrot
- Chicken
- Cream Cheese
- Cucumber
- Free-range Chicken Breast/s
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Thyme
- Garlic Clove/s
- Garlic Cloves
- Salad Leaves
- Tomato
- Tomatoes
From your kitchen:
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Cooking Spray
Carrot MASH
Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 25-30 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add ½ the thyme, and a splash of water. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
THYME FOR THE SAUCE
When the mushrooms are brown, add the garlic and the remaining thyme to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and stir through the cream cheese. Loosen with warm water until the desired consistency. Season and cover.
FRY, SLICE, SEASON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).
SIMPLE SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the leaves, and seasoning.
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the Chicken slices and pour over the mushie sauce. Side with the carrot mash and the fresh salad. Time to dine, Chef!
Carrot MASH
Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 25-30 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add ½ the thyme, and a splash of water. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
THYME FOR THE SAUCE
When the mushrooms are brown, add the garlic and the remaining thyme to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and stir through the cream cheese. Loosen with warm water until the desired consistency. Season and cover.
FRY, SLICE, SEASON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).
SIMPLE SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the leaves, and seasoning.
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the Chicken slices and pour over the mushie sauce. Side with the carrot mash and the fresh salad. Time to dine, Chef!
Carrot MASH
Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 30-35 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add ½ the thyme, and a splash of water. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).
THYME FOR THE SAUCE
When the mushrooms are brown, add the garlic and the remaining thyme to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and stir through the cream cheese. Loosen with warm water until the desired consistency. Season and cover.
FRY, SLICE, SEASON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).
SIMPLE SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the leaves, and seasoning.
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the Chicken slices and pour over the mushie sauce. Side with the carrot mash and the fresh salad. Time to dine, Chef!
Carrot MASH
Place the Carrot in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 30-35 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add ½ the thyme, and a splash of water. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
GOLDEN MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).
THYME FOR THE SAUCE
When the mushrooms are brown, add the garlic and the remaining thyme to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and stir through the cream cheese. Loosen with warm water until the desired consistency. Season and cover.
FRY, SLICE, SEASON
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).
SIMPLE SALAD
In a salad bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the leaves, and seasoning.
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the Chicken slices and pour over the mushie sauce. Side with the carrot mash and the fresh salad. Time to dine, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken?
The preparation time for Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken with carrot mash, fresh thyme & tomato is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken with carrot mash, fresh thyme & tomato?
The total time required to make Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken with carrot mash, fresh thyme & tomato is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken?
Button Mushrooms, Carrot, Chicken, Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove/s, Garlic Cloves, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken?
Calories: 486, Carbs: 36 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.8 grams, Sugar: 19 grams, Salt: 268.9 grams
How do I prepare Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken?
DINNER IS SERVED!: Plate up the chicken slices and pour over the mushie sauce. Side with the carrot mash and the fresh salad. Time to dine, Chef! SIMPLE SALAD: In a salad bowl, combine the cucumber, the tomato, the leaves, and seasoning. FRY, SLICE, SEASON: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway). THYME FOR THE SAUCE: When the mushrooms are brown, add the garlic and the remaining thyme to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and stir through the cream cheese. Loosen with warm water until the desired consistency. Season and cover. GOLDEN MUSHIES: Place a pan over medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). CARROT MASH: Place the carrot in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 25-30 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add ½ the thyme, and a splash of water. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken?
Button Mushrooms, Carrot, Chicken, Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove/s, Garlic Cloves, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken have?
486 calories
How much fat content does Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Chicken have?
grams