Savory Mushroom Chicken Pot Roast: Easy One-Pot Recipe

Chicken Pot Roast with Mushrooms Recipe 🍗🍄

Overview:

A comforting, hearty chicken pot roast infused with the earthy flavors of mushrooms, this recipe is a cherished gem passed down from my mum’s recipe book. Perfect for those last-minute dinner decisions, this dish comes together effortlessly, making it a weekly staple in my kitchen. With a preparation time of just one hour and a total cook time of one hour and forty minutes, it’s a quick and easy option for busy weeknights.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 541
• Fat Content: 34.7g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 172.5mg
• Sodium Content: 2173.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 8g
• Fiber Content: 1.2g
• Sugar Content: 3g
• Protein Content: 47.1g

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 2 red onions
• 1/2 cup soya sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 cups mushrooms

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken with soya sauce, black pepper, oregano, salt, and vinegar. Allow it to marinate for one hour, ensuring the flavors penetrate the meat.

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2. Prepare the Pot: Spread the sliced red onions evenly in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Arrange the mushrooms on top of the onions, creating a flavorful bed for the chicken.

3. Cooking Process: Gently place the marinated chicken on top of the mushrooms, ensuring it sits snugly in the pot. Cover with the lid and cook over low heat, allowing the chicken to simmer until fully cooked.

4. Monitor Liquid Levels: Throughout the cooking process, check the pot to ensure there is enough liquid to prevent the onions from burning. If needed, add a tablespoon of water at a time to maintain moisture levels.

5. Caramelization: As the dish cooks, the onions will caramelize, releasing their natural sweetness and blending with the savory flavors of the mushrooms and chicken.

6. Adjusting Consistency: If there is excess liquid remaining in the pot towards the end of the cooking time, uncover the pot and increase the heat to allow the liquid to evaporate, creating a rich, concentrated sauce.

7. Serve: Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your liking, transfer the pot roast to a serving platter. Pour the flavorful sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

8. Enjoy: Serve hot, savoring the tender chicken, caramelized onions, and savory mushrooms, all enveloped in a rich, aromatic sauce. This chicken pot roast is sure to become a favorite in your household, just as it has in mine!

Keywords:

Poultry, Meat, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours, Easy

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
• Serve the chicken pot roast with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave.