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Created by: April J Harris

Chicken in a Leek Mushroom and Wholegrain Mustard Sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons mild olive oil divided
  • 4 chicken breasts skin removed
  • generous pinch of salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 - 3 leeks washed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken stock
  • 2 to 3 generous teaspoons wholegrain mustard to taste
  • ¾ cup single cream light cream or half and half

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place the chicken in a large roasting dish with a lid.
  • Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt, pepper and basil.
  • Cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Gently sauté the leeks and mushrooms until they have begun to soften.
  • Pour in the stock and let it bubble up and around the leeks and mushrooms until it begins to reduce.
  • Stir in the mustard.
  • Gradually add the cream, a bit at a time, until you have a sauce that is a nice consistency.
  • If the sauce becomes to thick, add a bit more wine or stock and heat through.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven when it is cooked and serve with the sauce poured over.

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