This one pan creamy chicken and potato recipe can be whipped up in under 45 minutes and served as a delicious evening meal after training. Serve on its own or with a side of mushy peas and potato croquettes.
CategoryMain MealsYields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time45 mins
4 Chicken breasts
2tbspolive oil
Sea salt and black pepper, to season
600baby potatoes, halved
1cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3cloves garlic, finely chopped
½tsporegano
½tspbasil
250mlchicken stock
1tbspplain flour
4tbspcreme fraiche, or full fat cream
80gspinach leaves
50gmixed cheddar cheese, grated
Bunch of fresh basil, chopped
1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes on either side.
2
Set aside, then add the potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil and salt and pepper, give it a good stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3
Next add the chicken stock, flour along with the creme fraiche or cream and stir to combine.
4
Add the chicken back into the pan, reduce heat to medium and cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5
2-3 minutes from time add the spinach and grate some cheddar cheese over the top.
6
Toss some fresh basil leaves on top and serve. Enjoy!
Ingredients
4 Chicken breasts
2tbspolive oil
Sea salt and black pepper, to season
600baby potatoes, halved
1cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3cloves garlic, finely chopped
½tsporegano
½tspbasil
250mlchicken stock
1tbspplain flour
4tbspcreme fraiche, or full fat cream
80gspinach leaves
50gmixed cheddar cheese, grated
Bunch of fresh basil, chopped
Directions
1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes on either side.
2
Set aside, then add the potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil and salt and pepper, give it a good stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3
Next add the chicken stock, flour along with the creme fraiche or cream and stir to combine.
4
Add the chicken back into the pan, reduce heat to medium and cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5
2-3 minutes from time add the spinach and grate some cheddar cheese over the top.
6
Toss some fresh basil leaves on top and serve. Enjoy!
