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Creamy Chicken Crème Fraiche

A delicious creamy chicken crème fraîche recipe - a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken in a rich, tangy creme fraiche sauce with a hint of mustard and garlic, ideal with your favourite sides!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 416kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Shallow Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or use fresh
  • 400 ml Chicken Stock
  • 200 ml Crème Fraiche
  • 2 teaspoon Wholegrain Mustard
  • 50 g Parmesan grated
  • 100 g Baby Spinach
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley chopped finely

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a shallow casserole or frying pan and brown the chicken breasts. This should take 2 minutes per side on a medium-high heat. Remove to a plate.
    2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 4 Chicken Breasts
  • Add the chopped garlic and thyme to the pan (and if you have an open bottle of white wine, a little splash will help deglaze it). Cook on a medium heat for 2 minutes.
    2 Garlic Cloves, 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • Pour in the chicken stock and spoon in the crème fraiche and wholegrain mustard. Whisk until the sauce comes together.
    400 ml Chicken Stock, 200 ml Crème Fraiche, 2 teaspoon Wholegrain Mustard
  • Add the Parmesan and stir until it has melted into the sauce.
    50 g Parmesan
  • Place the chicken breasts back into the sauce with the baby spinach. Simmer on a low-medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken breasts are cooked through (it will depend on the size of your chicken breasts to how long this will take). To test the chicken, slice into the middle of one breasts and make sure there is no pink colour remaining.
    100 g Baby Spinach
  • Season and serve with the freshly chopped parsley,
    2 tablespoon Parsley

Notes

Variations:
  • Try this recipe with pork steaks instead of chicken.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts to cut the costs.
  • Add some smoked bacon rashers to give the sauce a smoky flavour.
  • Up the vegetables by adding frozen peas or green beans to the creamy sauce.
  • Sprinkle over a pinch of smoked paprika on each chicken breast just before serving.
 
Storage: The crème fraiche chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat it thoroughly in the microwave until piping hot. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
 
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chicken Crème Fraiche
Amount per Serving
Calories
416
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
156
mg
52
%
Sodium
 
655
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
1115
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
56
g
112
%
Vitamin A
 
2693
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
199
mg
20
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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