Chicken, Leek, and Mushroom Stroganoff

This warming dinner comes together in one pan in 30 minutes, using just 10 ingredients. Enjoy on its own as a lighter meal, or serve with a whole gra...in or roasted starchy vegetable for something heartier. Read more This warming dinner comes together in one pan in 30 minutes, using just 10 ingredients. Enjoy on its own as a lighter meal, or serve with a whole grain or roasted starchy vegetable for something heartier.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 4
chestnut mushroom
finely sliced
leek
Swaps: shallot, white onion
sliced
garlic cloves
minced
chicken breast
Swaps: chicken thigh, firm tofu
finely sliced
smoked paprika
nutritional yeast
dijon mustard
we prefer smooth but wholegrain also works
worcestershire sauce
optional, but adds a nice punch
coconut milk (can)
Swaps: kale, swiss chard
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

376kcal
Calories
28g
Total Fat
9g
Carbs
7g
Sugars
25g
Protein
5g
Fibre
5mg
Iron
28%
 
131mg
Magnesium
31%
 
386mg
Phosporus
31%
 
1234mg
Potassium
26%
 
208mg
Sodium
9%
 
2mg
Vitamin B1
167%
 
2.4mcg
Vitamin B12
100%
 
0.4mcg
Vitamin D
2%
 
1.8mg
Vitamin E
12%
 
292mcg
Vitamin B9
73%
 
203mcg
Vitamin A
23%
 
17mg
Vitamin C
19%
 
8mg
Zinc
73%
 
15mcg
Vitamin K
13%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
1.3mg
Vitamin B2
100%
 
32.8mg
Vitamin B3
205%
 
2.6mg
Vitamin B6
153%
 
95mg
Calcium
7%
 
Calories: 376kcal; Total Fat: 28g; Carbs: 9g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 25g; Fibre: 5g; Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 131mg (31%); Phosporus: 386mg (31%); Potassium: 1234mg (26%); Sodium: 208mg (9%); Vitamin B1: 2mg (167%); Vitamin B12: 2.4mcg (100%); Vitamin D: 0.4mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 1.8mg (12%); Vitamin B9: 292mcg (73%); Vitamin A: 203mcg (23%); Vitamin C: 17mg (19%); Zinc: 8mg (73%); Vitamin K: 15mcg (13%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 1.3mg (100%); Vitamin B3: 32.8mg (205%); Vitamin B6: 2.6mg (153%); Calcium: 95mg (7%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 4
chestnut mushroom
finely sliced
leek
Swaps: shallot, white onion
sliced
garlic cloves
minced
chicken breast
Swaps: chicken thigh, firm tofu
finely sliced
smoked paprika
nutritional yeast
dijon mustard
we prefer smooth but wholegrain also works
worcestershire sauce
optional, but adds a nice punch
coconut milk (can)
Swaps: kale, swiss chard

Ingredients

Serves 4
chestnut mushroom
finely sliced
leek
Swaps: shallot, white onion
sliced
garlic cloves
minced
chicken breast
Swaps: chicken thigh, firm tofu
finely sliced
smoked paprika
nutritional yeast
dijon mustard
we prefer smooth but wholegrain also works
worcestershire sauce
optional, but adds a nice punch
coconut milk (can)
Swaps: kale, swiss chard

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook 6-7 minutes, until darkened and reduced.

3

Add the leek and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

4

Then add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. (They won’t turn brown due to the moisture in the pan).

5

Add the paprika, nutritional yeast, mustard and Worcestershire sauce and stir to coat.

6

Pour over the coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.

7

Once the pan is bubbling add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until wilted.

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User comments (50)

Richard 2 weeks ago

Another delicious recipe from the doctors kitchen, it’s pretty straightforward to make which makes it perfect for a week day meal and I made extra so I could take some to work with me the next day I did change the recipe a little I used a stock cube instead of yeast and also some corn flour to thicken it up a little which worked perfectly

Nicola Last month

Took on board comments about it being bland, so added extra tbsp dijon, tsp paprika. Also subbed nutritional yeast for miso paste. It certainly wasnt bland! It was a bit too rich for my taste, but id try again with maybe only 1 tbsp of miso.

Jackie 2 months ago

Loved this recipe. Really easy and quick to make. Left the chicken out as a last minute decision to make quicker (added a glug of Brandy 😬). Will most definitely be making it again. 5 stars from me 4 stars from the other half.

Sue 4 months ago

Loved this! Really easy and quick to cook. Very subtle flavours. We had pearl cous with this dish. Delicious!

Lorraine 4 months ago

Not sure about the coconut milk, I used less and added a stock cube and some sour cream plus upped the fibre with some butter beans.

Geraldine 4 months ago

Delicious

Jayne 5 months ago

Definitely again

Rosemarie 5 months ago

Absolutely delicious!

Gareth 6 months ago

A really enjoyable recipe that has a good mix of vegetables. Goes really well with mixed grains.

Hilary 6 months ago

Very tasty and easy to make. I'll be making this one regularly

Fiona 6 months ago

Really tasty

Mike 7 months ago

Yummy. Would make again for sure!!!

Linda 7 months ago

Delicious

Sonia 7 months ago

This was very good but it needs more seasoning. Next time we will add more mustard and Worcestershire.

Zella 7 months ago

Husband gave me 10/10

Leanne 8 months ago

Delicious and so easy....love these recipes they've changed the way I cook and given me my passion for cooking back. Thank you!

Franziska 8 months ago

Mine turned out a little watery but it was very tasty :)

Jane 8 months ago

Made it this time with the correct ingredients - absolutely delicious - on my favourite lists 😻😻

Michelle 8 months ago

This is so easy to prepare after work, however I felt it needed seasoning as very bland even though I was generous with the nooch and smoked paprika. Otherwise I will defo make this again

Jacqueline 8 months ago

Really easy to make, healthy and delicious
I added silken tofu to the sauce with some cannellini beans (not sure if they usually go in a stroganoff)
The sauce is a lovely colour once cooked
Kept laughing as I though of the phrase, don’t use beef stew as a password as it’s not stroganoff (strong enough)
This recipe is a keeper

Rachel 8 months ago

Would be great to have a few substitution recommendations but delicious nonetheless.

I used Fava bean paste from Hodmedods instead of the Worcestershire sauce for a bit of umami

Eva 8 months ago

I added more seasoning (Paprika, Cayenne Pepper) but I thought it was great that I could make this with Coconut Milk instead of sour cream or even cream - 5 out of 5

Angela 8 months ago

I loved this. The flavour was great. I probably could have had it with a grain just to soak up some of the liquid.

Tonya 9 months ago

Lick the plate delicious!!! We loved this one - beautiful and hearty too!

Kirsteen 9 months ago

Excellent meal. Quick tasty and filling

Melanie 9 months ago

We avoid all upf and Worcestershire sauce and mustard came up as upf so I didn’t add them but still tasted good.

Tracey 9 months ago

Delicious!

Jane 9 months ago

Doesn’t even deserve 1 star - sorry a big gluey consistency!! Too much psyllium maybe?? Very disappointing will add more coconut milk to see if I can break the glue down???

marion 10 months ago

Tasted a bit artificial

Amila 10 months ago

Amazing as always ❤️

Jo 10 months ago

I used marmite for yeast extract as I thought they were same. It was too much and I didn’t use all of it. It was nice though.

Sarah 10 months ago

Tasty midweek meal - I served with whole grain rice.

Jennifer 10 months ago

Lovely and easy and really delicious

Kim 10 months ago

Very nice

Richard 10 months ago

Delicious meal, but cook twice the quantity if you need to feed 4 - will be a regular meal😀😀😀

Julie 10 months ago

delicious, my favorite flavours all together

Naomi 10 months ago

So delicious! Had no nutritional yeast so used low salt vegetable beef flavoured stock powder 3 tsp. Will definitely make again. Thank you

Valerie 10 months ago

Made this with leftover roasted chicken thighs - all the other ingredients were to hand. It was truly delicious, two portions tonight servied with wholemeal basmati rice and two portions for the freezer.

10 months ago

Very taste great to get kids eatting more veg blended in and l served with small amount of brown rice which maded it more filling ,As a family we are enjoying cooking together fresh and l have even ordered Dr kitchen cooking book .

Kelly 10 months ago

I enjoyed the flavors and the creamy sauce. Easy to make and not a lot of complicated prep. Now that I've purchased spices and yeast, won't be as pricey to make next time. I neglected to buy spinach, so I used kale instead. Will definitely make this one again.

Pam 10 months ago

Really good. Enjoyed the flavours

10 months ago

Needs more flavour - family feedback was it was a bit bland.

10 months ago

Maybe add a little salt. How many servings is this for?

Ana 10 months ago

The coconut milk flavor comes through a bit too strongly. Have you tried making a version with plain yogurt instead?

Claire 11 months ago

So so lovely and really is a winter warmer - comforting healthy food

Anne 11 months ago

This went down a treat! Served it with potatoes mashed with olive oil which made it even more of a treat!

Frederick 11 months ago

Really enjoyed this recipe. I did add some boiled baby potatoes (separately cooked) as I felt that it needed to be more substantial. Rice could be another alternative.

Randeep 11 months ago

Delicious, although I substituted the yeast for soya sauce. It tastes pretty good!

Tanya 11 months ago

Absolutely delicious

Vicky 11 months ago

An easy, very tasty quick meal

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