Creamy Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thick strips
• 250 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 250 ml cream
• 150 ml chicken stock
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken and cook until lightly golden on both sides, then remove from the pan.
3. Add the remaining butter, onion and mushrooms and cook until softened and golden.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the chicken stock and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream and mustard.
7. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
8. Season to taste, sprinkle with parsley and serve with mash, rice or pasta.