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Creamy Chicken And Mushroom With Polenta

Modified: Dec 30, 2021 · Published: Nov 12, 2015 · by Ramona · This post may contain affiliate links

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Creamy chicken and mushrooms with polenta

This superb creamy chicken and mushroom dish is rich but it is by far my family’s absolute favourite! I am sure you will love it too, so give it a go.

Again it is one of my childhood tastes, a dish that I was always so excited about when my mum would tell us she is making. It is creamy, nutty and the combination of cream with the chicken is truly amazing.

I really like to have this with the polenta, I am not quite sure why but it could be because they really do compliment each other or it is because this is how I have always had it.

A good crisp, nutty and healthy homemade bread or flatbread would be a joyful choice with this dish, I am certain of this.

Fully enjoy this rich and creamy dish with a glass of good white wine! yayy!

Creamy chicken and mushrooms with polenta, on a plate

Creamy chicken and mushrooms with polenta

Rich, filling and trully yummy! Very easy to make too.
5 from 38 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern Europe, Ramona's Cuisine
Keyword: chicken breast, creamy chicken, gluten free, mushrooms, polenta, quick meals
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 620kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Ingredients

The dish:

  • 400 g chicken breast
  • 250 g mushrooms closed cup or chestnut
  • 1 large onion optional
  • 250 ml creme fraiche full fat
  • 100 ml double cream
  • salt
  • 1 pinch freshy ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional

The polenta:

  • 150 g polenta flour
  • 500 ml water
  • salt
  • 1 pinch thyme or rosemary
  • pepper
  • 1/2 clove garlic optional
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  • Chop the onion and place it in a cooking pan that is on medium heat. Sprinkle salt and add the chicken along with few drops of water and cover. Cook for about 10 min, occasionally stirring gently. Do not allow it to burn as this will not look good- it is meant to be a white sauce, burning it will change the colour. Add a bit of water from time to time if needed or even a splash of white wine for that extra flavour! 
  • While the chicken cooks, place a pot with the water for the polenta on medium/high heat, add the salt and allow to boil.
  • Slice the mushrooms and add to the chicken and onion. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring a couple of times.
  • Stir in the crème fraîche and the double cream and let cook (uncovered) for a further 7-10 min over medium/low heat.
  • When the water for the polenta is boiling, add the chopped thyme or rosemary and then the polenta flour while stirring gently until it all homogenises. Continue to stir for about 2 minutes and then allow to cook for another 2 minutes. Repeat this 3 times and then take it out onto a plate.
  • Serve a spoonful or two of polenta along with 3-4 spoonfuls of creamy sauce.

Notes

Creamy chicken and mushrooms
This meal can be easily made without the chicken and you can add some chopped garlic towards the end of the cooking for extra flavour.
I never use any oil to begin with as the dairy products used in the recipe are rich and have their own fats and plenty of it. I normally sprinkle some water to get it started. Feel free to use a spoonful of oil if you wish.
The dairy products should never be fat-free (as they curdle) but they can be replaced by half-fat crème fraîche or single cream.
For a vegetarian version of this dish, you can add 1/2 vegetable stock cube for a little extra taste instead of salt and mushrooms only. I love oyster mushrooms in this dish, chestnut or closed cup tiny little white mushrooms - the little buttons 😉 .
Best served hot!
Enjoy! 
Did you make this recipe?
Please let me know how you liked this superb creamy and velvety dish, did you give it a twist, all in all how it turned out for you.  Why not leave a comment below and even share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ramonascuisine. ?
 
Thank you for stopping by, have a wonderful day!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1315IU | Vitamin C: 5.7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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Comments

  1. Melve says

    March 15, 2018 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    Sounds delicious and when I see a creamy dish I'm drooling, I really love creamy dishes and this one deserves a try. Thank you for sharing. I have another recipe to add to my creamy list.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      March 21, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Thank you so much Melve - I hope you’ll love this creamy dish as much as I do. ??

      Reply
  2. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    March 15, 2018 at 5:53 am

    5 stars
    I adore mushrooms and this dish looks so creamy - so indulgent - so comforting! I see how well this would pair with polenta like you mentioned or even some crusty bread. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      March 21, 2018 at 10:32 am

      Thank you so much Shashi - it is truly comforting and delicious indeed. I’m so glad you like it too. ??

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline Debono says

    March 15, 2018 at 6:21 am

    5 stars
    This is so good Ramona! I love chicken and mushrooms but have never made it with cream or served it with polenta! Definitely going to try it out very very soon!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      March 21, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Thank you Jacqui,
      It really is a must try dish - let me know how you’ve found it. ??

      Reply

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