Poached Chicken Stuffed with Stilton with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Chicken breast stuffed with Stilton and tarragon, poached until tender, served with roasted mushrooms and a creamy white wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 985.4 kcals 985.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.2 grams 10.2 grams
Fat 78.5 grams 78.5 grams
Protein 52.8 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
g
Stilton
crumbled
1
tbsp
Butter
null
5
tbsp
Liquids
3
tbsp
Meat
1
piece
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Tarragon
fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
0.5
tbsp
Tarragon
finely chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for roasting
0.5
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the sauce
Vegetables
2
piece
Mushrooms
large
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Mushroom
large, finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Slice a pocket into the chicken breast and stuff with tarragon and Stilton.
  • Season with salt and pepper and wrap tightly in two layers of clingfilm.
  • Bring a pan of water to a boil and reduce to a gentle simmer.
  • Poach the chicken parcel in the simmering water for 12-14 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and keep it warm.
  • Drizzle large mushrooms with olive oil and roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes.
  • Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil and butter until soft.
  • Add the chopped mushroom and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Stir in the cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Mix through the remaining tarragon.
  • Unwrap the chicken and slice it into three medallions.
  • Place the medallions over the roasted mushrooms and pour over the sauce.