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Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Stroganoff

Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Stroganoff

with Potato Mash & Baby Spinach
Niamh Kavanagh
Niamh KavanaghUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
:Ā 
710 kcal
Protein
:Ā 
47.6g protein
Preparation Time
:Ā 
30 minutes
Difficulty
:Ā 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

330 g

Chicken Thigh

2

Garlic

1 packet

Light Cooking Cream

(Contains: Milk;)

1 packet

Baby Spinach Leaves

2

Potato

1 packet

Sliced Mushrooms

90 g

Diced Bacon

(May be present: Soy, Milk.)

1 packet

Tomato Paste

1

Lemon

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

salt

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

1 drizzle

olive oil

2 tbs

milk

(Contains: Milk;)

¼ cup

water

Calories710 kcal
Energy (kJ)2970 kJ
Fat41.7 g
of which saturates19.6 g
Carbohydrate34.2 g
of which sugars11.7 g
Dietary Fibre7 g
Protein47.6 g
Sodium1220 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Make the mash
1

• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a large saucepan with 
boiling water, then add a generous pinch of salt. 
• Peel potato and cut into large chunks.
• Cook potato in the boiling water over high heat 
until easily pierced with a fork, 12-15 minutes. 
Drain and return to pan.
• Add the butter and milk to potato and season 
with salt. Mash until smooth.

Get prepped
2

• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. 
• Slice lemon into wedges. 
• Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks.

Cook the chicken
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken with diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

Start the stroganoff
4

• Return frying pan to high heat with a drizzle of 
olive oil. Cook sliced mushrooms, stirring, until 
softened, 5-6 minutes.
• Add garlic, garlic & herb seasoning and tomato 
paste and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. 

Finish the stroganoff
5

• Add cooking cream and the water and cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. 
• Add cooked chicken, cooked diced bacon, baby spinach leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir to combine and season to taste.

Little cooks: Help out with measuring the cream and water.

Finish & serve
6

• Divide potato mash between bowls. 
• Top with bacon, chicken and mushroom stroganoff. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour:Ā Many enjoyed the tasty dish, though some found it mild. Adding extra garlic, herbs, or a splash of red wine boosted the flavour.
  • Ease of prep:Ā Customers found this recipe quick and easy to whip up after work, with fun opportunities for the whole family to help.
  • Suggestions:Ā Several suggested adding veggies like broccoli or pumpkin. Some preferred more cream for a smoother sauce and less tomato paste.
  • Leftovers:Ā Leftovers were eagerly anticipated, with one customer turning extra potatoes into chips for lunch the next day.
  • Portions:Ā Many found the potato quantity insufficient for proper mash. Consider using 3-4 potatoes instead of the provided two small ones.
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