Savory Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Stew
- 680 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds)
- 85 grams mushrooms sliced (3 ounces)
- 28 grams baby spinach (1 ounce)
- 50 grams truffle salami diced (1.75 ounces)
- 42 grams butter (3 tablespoons)
- 15 grams all-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
- 240 milliliters heavy cream (1 cup)
- 240 milliliters chicken broth (1 cup)
- 10 milliliters soy sauce (2 teaspoons)
- 15 milliliters Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5.7 grams salt (1 teaspoon)
- 2.3 grams black pepper (1 teaspoon)
- 2.5 grams sambal oelek (1/2 teaspoon)
1. Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat melt 28 grams (2 tablespoons) butter
3. Brown the chicken in batches until golden on all sides about 5-6 minutes per batch
4. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate
5. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet
6. Add the soy sauce and minced garlic to the skillet and stir to deglaze scraping up any browned bits
7. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant then add 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. Remove the skillet from heat and reserve the pan juices
9. In the same skillet melt the remaining 14 grams (1 tablespoon) butter over medium heat
10. Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender and lightly browned about 5 minutes
11. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12. Transfer the sautéed mushrooms to the plate with the chicken
13. Return the pan juices to the skillet
14. Place the chicken mushrooms and pan juices in a large pot
15. Add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil
16. In a small bowl whisk together the heavy cream Dijon mustard and flour until smooth
17. Stir this mixture into the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly until the sauce thickens
18. Add the baby spinach and diced salami
19. Stir until the spinach wilts about 2 minutes
20. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the sambal oelek
21. Adjust seasoning to taste
22. Serve hot with boiled potatoes and a fresh green salad
- Skillet
- Pot
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cutting Board
- Knife
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