Red Wine Chicken and Mushroom Stew
with Peas, Prune Sauce and Buttery Mash
- Sulphites
- Celery
Designed by our chefs for a balanced lifestyle, this Red Wine Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Stew is a quicker version of a slow-cooked stew that will be on your table in less than 25 minutes. Served with mash, this is a hearty and wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
240 grams
Diced British Chicken Breast
120 grams
Sliced Mushrooms
40 grams
Prunes
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
15 grams
Red Wine Jus Paste
(Contains: Sulphites, Celery)
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
28 grams
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains: Sulphites)
120 grams
Peas
Not included in your delivery
250 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) While it boils, chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).
c) Pour the boiling water into a large saucepan with ½ tsp salt.
d) Add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins.
a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.
c) Cook until browned all over, 5-6 mins. Stir occasionally.
a) Meanwhile, finely chop the prunes into 1cm pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Add the garlic to the chicken and veg for the final min of cooking and stir-fry until fragrant.
c) Pour in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and bring to a boil. Stir in the red wine jus paste, then reduce the heat to medium-high. TIP: If your red wine jus paste has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.
a) Stir the prunes, mixed herbs and red wine stock paste into the sauce.
b) Simmer, stirring regularly, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, 7-8 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat. Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.
b) Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
c) When the sauce has thickened, add the peas. Stir in the butter (see pantry for amount) until melted.
d) Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
a) Share the mash between your serving bowls.
b) Spoon over the red wine chicken and mushroom stew.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The rich red wine and prune sauce draws plenty of praise for its depth and warmth; a few found it bland or too salty, so seasoning to taste is worth keeping in mind.
- Ease of prep: Most found this straightforward and quick to pull together, with clear steps that make it accessible even on busy evenings.
- Suggestions: If the sauce seems too thin, use a little less water than stated or simmer for longer; if it thickens too much, add a small splash of water to loosen it. Some added cornflour to help it along, and a side of broccoli or green beans works well to round out the meal.
- Next-day meals: Portions felt satisfying for most, though some felt the mash could do with an extra potato or two to feel more substantial.
- Prunes: Opinion is divided — some felt the prunes added a lovely depth of flavour, while others found them unnecessary, so feel free to adjust the quantity to your taste.
