Chicken and Mushroom Crumble
with Basmati Rice
- Milk
- Egg
This Chicken & Mushroom Crumble with Rice is bursting full of flavours and make the perfect dinner night option, from HelloFresh. Cook up a fresh start!
Ingredients
1
Leek
260
Diced Chicken Breast
1
Chicken Stock Powder
150
Basmati Rice
120
Sliced Mushrooms
25
Panko Breadcrumbs
150
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
1.5
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.25 tsp of salt for the rice. b) When boiling, add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins. c) Drain in a sieve.
a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large (preferably ovenproof) frying pan on medium high heat. b) Once hot, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. c) Cook until golden on the outside, 3-5 mins. Stir occasionally.
a) While the chicken cooks, trim the root and the dark green leafy part from the leek. b) Halve lengthways then thinly slice. c) Pop the cheese and breadcrumbs in a bowl and add the oil (see ingredient list for amount), stir well.
a) Preheat your grill to high. b) Once the chicken is browned, add the leek and sliced mushrooms to the pan. TIP: Add a splash more oil if needed. c) Cook until the mushrooms have browned and the leek softened, 4-5 mins. d) Stir occasionally.
a) Once the veggies are soft and chicken is cooked, stir in the creme fraiche and chicken stock powder. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle. b) Bring to a boil and simmer for a minute. c) Taste and add salt and pepper if you feel it needs it.If your pan isn't ovenproof, pop in an oven dish now. d) Sprinkle over the cheesy breadcrumbs and then grill until golden, 2-3 mins.
a) Fluff up the rice with a fork.Serve in bowls with the chicken crumble on top. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The creamy chicken and mushroom filling paired with the cheesy crumble topping is widely enjoyed, though some find it a little bland or rich depending on taste.
- Ease of prep: Most find this a quick and straightforward weeknight cook, though a few note it can take closer to 30–35 minutes rather than the stated 20.
- Suggestions: Keep a close eye on the rice, as the stated cooking time can lead to soggy results; reduce the time and taste as you go. Adding a splash of white wine to the sauce, a pinch of chilli flakes, or smoked paprika can help lift the flavour if you prefer a little more depth.
- Next-day meals: Some reviewers found the dish even tastier the following day, though it reheats better when extra sauce is added before storing to prevent dryness.
- Accompaniments: Rice divides opinion — many suggest mashed or roasted potatoes, or even pasta, as alternatives that pair more naturally with the creamy crumble.
- Crumble topping: Grilling the breadcrumb and cheese topping until properly golden and crunchy is key; some found skipping the oil in the mix still gave a satisfying crisp result.
