Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms

Thermomix recipe: Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms. Ready in 30 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small onion, quartered (optional)
• 20 g olive oil
• 500 g chicken breast, cut into 2-3 cm pieces
• 200 g mushrooms, sliced
• 100 g chicken stock
• 100 g cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 100 g heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or mixed herbs)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 200 g fresh spinach
• 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Add garlic and onion (if using) to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2. Add olive oil. Sauté 3 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add chicken pieces. Cook 7 min / 120°C / Reverse / Speed 1. Pause halfway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed and ensure chicken is moving freely.
4. Add sliced mushrooms. Cook 3 min / 120°C / Reverse / Speed 1.
5. Add chicken stock, cream cheese, heavy cream, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Cook 5 min / 95°C / Reverse / Speed 2.
6. Add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook 2 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1, or until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. Pause and scrape down the sides if necessary to ensure even cooking.
7. Serve immediately with a side of your favourite low-carb vegetables or a fresh salad.

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