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Chicken chasseur

Chicken thighs in a tomato, mushroom and white wine sauce with a hint of tarragon. A proper Sunday supper.

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  • Time55 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.31 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Season the chicken. Heat the oil in a wide pan and brown the thighs skin side down for 8 minutes, then turn and cook 3 minutes more. Lift out.

    11 min
  2. 2

    Add the onion and mushrooms to the pan and cook for 8 minutes until golden. Add the garlic and tomato purée for 1 minute.

    9 min
  3. 3

    Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stock and tarragon.

  4. 4

    Return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is rich.

    30 min
  5. 5

    Scatter with parsley. Serve with mash, rice or crusty bread.

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