Description
Indulge in the warmth of Creamy Chicken with Leeks, a dish that envelops tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce infused with sweet sautéed leeks. This comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, combining ease of preparation with exquisite flavors. Serve it over rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of that luscious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large fresh leeks, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and slice leeks; mince garlic and zest lemon; cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté leeks and garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add leeks and garlic; cook until softened.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet and brown on all sides until fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add cream and seasonings: Stir in heavy cream, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg