Apple imparts a sweet complexity to this curried mushroom cream sauce, quickly prepared with the help of the microwave.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
- 3/4 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon paprika
PREPARATION:
In a microwave safe dish cook the apple and onion in the curry powder and butter or margarine on high power for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, cream and salt and pepper.
Place the chicken in an 8x12 inch microwave safe baking dish and cover with the curry sauce. Sprinkle the top with paprika.
Cover with wax paper and microwave on at full power for 30 minutes. Test to see if chicken is done and tender. If not microwave at full power for another 15 to 20 minutes. Checking every 5 minutes or so.