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Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Stroganoff

Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Stroganoff

with Polenta & Baby Spinach
Julian Pauncz
Julian PaunczUpdated on August 08, 2025
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Calories
619 kcal
Protein
45.6g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat
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

1 packet

Instant Polenta

(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat.)

1 packet

Sliced Mushrooms

90 g

Diced Bacon

(May be present: Milk, Soy.)

1 packet

Tomato Paste

1

Lemon

Not included in your delivery

1 cup

water* (pantry)

1 drizzle

olive oil

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

¼ cup

milk

(Contains: Milk;)

¼ tsp

salt

Calories619 kcal
Energy (kJ)2590 kJ
Fat29.2 g
of which saturates13 g
Carbohydrate39.5 g
of which sugars7.7 g
Dietary Fibre4.8 g
Protein45.6 g
Sodium916 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1

• Finely chop garlic. Slice lemon into wedges. Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks.

Cook the chicken
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

Cook the polenta
3

• In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk and salt and bring to the boil over high heat. • Reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in polenta, then cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Remove from the heat, add the butter and a good pinch of pepper and stir until melted.

Start the sauce
4

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

Finish the sauce
5

• Add cooking cream and the water and cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Add cooked chicken, 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 polenta between bowls. • Top with creamy chicken and mushroom stroganoff. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the rich, comforting taste, though some found it lacking depth or too smoky. Adding extra herbs or seasoning could boost flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Simple to make, with guests impressed by the results. Some suggested making the polenta last to prevent it from becoming thick.
  • Suggestions: Several preferred mashed potatoes or rice instead of polenta. Adding Parmesan to the polenta improved its flavour for some.
  • Portions: Views varied; some found it generous with leftovers for lunch, while others felt it was skimpy, especially the chicken amount.
  • Texture: The soft textures of chicken, mushrooms, and polenta left some wanting a crunchy element for contrast.
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