Ingredients for - Chicken Pot Roast with Mustard Cream Sauce

1. 1 whole Chicken
2. 1 tbsp. olive oil
3. 12 shallots
4. 20 baby carrots
5. 3 small parsnips
6. 1 c. dry white wine
7. 2 c. chicken stock
8. 2 dried bay leaves
9. 7 oz. cremini mushrooms
10. 2 tbsp. light cream
11. 2 tbsp. wholegrain mustard

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Pot Roast with Mustard Cream Sauce

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/350 degrees F fan-forced.

2 . Stage

Wash chicken under cold water; pat dry inside and out with absorbent paper.

3 . Stage

Heat oil in large flameproof casserole dish; cook chicken until browned all over. Remove chicken. Cook shallots, carrots and parsnips in same dish, stirring, about 5 minutes or until vegetables are browned lightly.

4 . Stage

Return chicken to pan with wine, stock and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, in oven 30 minutes. Uncover; cook about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add mushrooms; cook, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

5 . Stage

Remove chicken and vegetables from pan; cover to keep warm. Add cream and mustard to dish; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.

6 . Stage

Serve chicken, cut into pieces, with vegetables and mustard cream sauce.