Chicken & mushroom Hotpot
Cooking With KidsThis classic British dish presents a comforting harmony of succulent chicken and fresh mushrooms enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce that evokes heartfelt warmth. Crowned with a layer of crisp, golden-brown potatoes, it offers an exquisite textural contrast to the tender stew, culminating in a truly inviting and refined family feast.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
- 2Put the butter in a medium-size saucepan and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and leave to cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms to the saucepan with the onions.
- 3Once the onion and mushrooms are almost cooked, stir in the flour – this will make a thick paste called a roux. If you are using a stock cube, crumble the cube into the roux now and stir well. Put the roux over a low heat and stir continuously for 2 mins – this will cook the flour and stop the sauce from having a floury taste.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25.4g
- Carbs
- 9.7g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To make sure the potato slices on top turn out crispy and golden, be sure to pat them dry with a kitchen towel after slicing and before layering them over the chicken and mushrooms. For an extra flavor boost, try adding some fresh thyme or rosemary. Kids will have fun helping arrange the potato slices in a beautiful circular 'shingle' pattern on top.
Culinary reasoning
This classic British dish presents a comforting harmony of succulent chicken and fresh mushrooms enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce that evokes heartfelt warmth. Crowned with a layer of crisp, golden-brown potatoes, it offers an exquisite textural contrast to the tender stew, culminating in a truly inviting and refined family feast.
