Shiitake, Chicken, and Leek Stew

Serves 4

This recipe from Jamie Oliver combines that heavenly duo- Shiitake and leek- with pan seared chicken and a creamy dijon sauce in a one pan dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes. Serve it on top of rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noddles for a surprisingly elevated dish made from just a few ingredients!

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil

2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

1/2 pound Shiitake mushrooms, sliced about 1/4 inch thick

salt and pepper

1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch pieces

all-purpose flour, for dusting

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

2 Tablespoons sour cream

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

In a skillet, over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon of the oil. Add the leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes. Scrape the mushrooms and leeks onto a plate and set aside.

While the. mushrooms and leeks are cooking, blend the sour cream with the mustard in a small bowl and set aside.

Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dust lightly with flour shaking off any excess. Heat remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add the chicken and cook over moderate heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add the chicken stock and thyme and simmer gently over medium heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer the chicken to the plate with the vegetables.

Increase the heat slightly, and continue to simmer the chicken broth until slightly reduced. About 2-3 minutes. Return the chicken, leeks, and mushrooms to the skillet and simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Add the reserved sour cream-mustard mixture to the stew and stir to combine. Cook gently for another minute or so to blend the flavors, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.