Microwave Tuscan chicken
This colourful Tuscan chicken is a doddle to make in the microwave and sure to be a hit with all the family. Cooking in the microwave keeps the chicken deliciously tender and the creamy tomato and spinach sauce complements it perfectly. It’s fantastic served with microwave rice and also great with sautéed potatoes or mash. This recipe is part of a Budget family microwave meal plan. In March 2023 it was costed at an average of £6.31 when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. It is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- Garlic1 კბილი
- Paprika1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Plain flour1 სუფრის-კოვზი
- Chicken stock200 ml
- Double cream100 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Place the mushrooms and onion in a large, wide-based microwaveable dish or casserole. Season with black pepper and toss together. Cover the dish with a microwaveable lid or dinner plate and cook on HIGH for 4 minutes (1000W) or 5 minutes (800W), or until softened.
- 2
Add the garlic, chicken and paprika, season with lots of black pepper and toss well together. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes (1000W) or 2 minutes 30 seconds (800W). Stir in the flour, then the stock and tomatoes. Place the spinach leaves on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes (1000W) or 2 minutes 30 seconds (800W).
- 3
Stir in the cream and cook on HIGH for a further 2 minutes (1000W) or 2 minutes 30 seconds (800W), or until the sauce is hot, the chicken is completely cooked and the spinach and tomatoes are soft. (If the chicken is still a little pink, stir well, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes longer). Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- 4
While the chicken is standing, put the green beans in a shallow microwaveable bowl and pour over 3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes (1000W) or 3 minutes 40 seconds (800W), or until just tender. Reheat the rice according to the packet instructions or until piping hot. Drain the beans and serve with the chicken and rice.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 313 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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