If you’re looking for a comforting chicken dinner that’s full of flavour without being heavy, this Creamy Chicken Forestière is a wonderful choice. Tender chicken breasts are cooked with golden mushrooms, garlic and herbs in a rich-tasting, creamy sauce made without double cream.
This lighter take on a French-inspired classic is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners and meal planning. It’s packed with protein, made with everyday ingredients and ready in just 40 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Forestière
- Light yet satisfying: A creamy mushroom sauce made with fat-free fromage frais instead of double cream.
- High in protein: Lean chicken breasts make this a filling main course.
- Family-friendly: Simple ingredients and comforting flavours everyone can enjoy.
- Easy to prepare: Everything comes together in one pan.
- Great for meal planning: Delicious served with rice, potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts (approximately 600g)
- 300g chestnut mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 200ml chicken stock
- 150g fat-free plain fromage frais
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked or sweet paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Low-calorie cooking spray
Optional: 1 tsp cornflour to thicken the sauce.
How to Make Creamy Chicken Forestière
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