Poularde aux Morilles

Poularde aux Morilles is a luxurious French dish featuring tender chicken simmered with delicate morel mushrooms in a creamy sauce. This high-protein meal is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting dinner at home.

Ingredients

• Chicken (poularde) - 500 grams
• Dried morel mushrooms - 30 grams
• Heavy cream - 200 ml
• Chicken stock - 150 ml
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Soak the dried morel mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, being careful not to burn it.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Stir in the soaked morel mushrooms and fresh thyme, cooking for another 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm. Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 580
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the chicken and mushrooms.

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