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Creamy Chicken with Red Pesto
Serves 2
Easy
Total time:
A quick, versatile midweek meal using the Indian method of cooking meat in its own juices.
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- 25g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150g mushrooms, sliced
- Half a glass of white wine
- 2 tbsp red pesto
- 1 green finger chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 200ml creme fraiche
- 400g chicken breast or thigh meat, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped (optional)
Method
step 1
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pan with a lid and stir fry the mushrooms over a medium heat for 3 minutes until slightly softened.step 2
Add the white wine and boil off the alcohol and reduce over a high heat for about 5 minutes.step 3
Add the red pesto and the chopped chilli and stir to combine. Add the creme fraiche and stir until fully melted.step 4
Add the chicken to the pan and stir to ensure the meat is coated. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.step 5
Cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the chopped chives (if using) and serve with rice.
