Quick chicken & mushroom bake

Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C /Gas mark 6.

Place the chicken into a baking dish.

Add the chopped mushrooms or peas.

Mix the condensed soup and water together in a bowl.

Pour the soup & water mix over the chicken & vegetables.

Cover with a lid or tin foil and bake in the preheated oven for approx 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked (if using whole chicken fillets increase cooking time to 50-60 minutes).

Serve with cooked rice, pasta, baked potato or bread.

Leftovers should be stored in the fridge (once cooled) and will keep for 2 days.

Reheat individual portions in a microwave.

Nutritional Information

• A good source of protein which is needed for growth and repair of muscle.
• Mushrooms are a source of selenium, needed for fighting off infections; niacin and riboflavin, which are important for energy metabolism.
• Frozen peas are a source of vitamins A & C – both essential for immune function; folate, and iron - vital for growth and development. 

Tips

• Serve with wholemeal pasta, brown rice or wholemeal bread to increase fibre intake. This can help with digestion and reduce the risk of constipation.
• Serve on it own for a light meal.
• To save energy bake 1 potato per person in the oven at the same time.
• Serve with vegetables to add bulk to the dish and increase nutrient content.