Best Leeky Chicken Chicken With Leek Sauce Recipes

Chicken With Leeks and Cream image

Provided by jovigirl

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

Tear up the chicken meat into bite sized pieces.
Cut the leeks into 2-inch pieces up to the point where the leek begins to turn green. Slice the piece once lengthwise, and divide the leaves. Rinse if dirty.
Saute the leek stems and garlic in the oil. Then, add leek leaves, if desired. Do not allow the leaves to discolor; you simply want to cook them until they are barely tender.
Add the chicken to the pan, and cook it until hot. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well, and add the cream. Heat, and serve. Decorate with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 142.2, Sodium 123.9, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 29.6

Leeky Chicken Soup image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large leeks, trimmed, washed, and dried
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 large bay leaf, fresh or dried
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups egg pasta, such as broken egg fettuccine or tagliatelle
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Crusty baguette, sliced
Soft cheese such as goat cheese, Robiola, Camembert or Boursin

Steps:

Trim the tough tops and root ends, of the leeks, cut them, lengthwise, in half, then slice them into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Fill a large bowl or sink with water, add the leeks, and separate the slices to let the grit fall away. Remove the leeks with a skimmer and dry them in a salad spinner or on a clean kitchen towel.
Put the chicken and bay leaf in a small pan and add water almost to cover. Put the pan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and poach the chicken until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir, cover, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Add the wine and cook out for 1 minute, then add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and dice, then stir it into the stock. Strain the poaching liquid and add it to the soup. Add the egg pasta, thyme, and lemon zest. Cook at a low boil until the pasta is tender. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into serving bowls.
Spread the crusty bread slices with soft cheese and serve with the soup.

Leek-y Chicken and Couscous image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup golden raisins, a couple of handfuls, chopped
1 1/2 cups plain couscous
2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), twice around the pan
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into large bite-size pieces
Salt and black pepper
2 medium leeks or 1 large leek
1 cup dry white wine (eyeball it), about 1/4 bottle
A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

Heat the chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid. When the liquid boils, add the raisins and couscous. Take the pan off the heat. Stir the couscous and place the lid on the pot. Let it stand.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the EVOO. Add the chicken in a single layer and season it with salt and pepper. While the chicken browns on all sides, trim the rough tops and the root ends off the leeks.
Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, then cut them into 1-inch half moons. Place the leeks in a colander and run them under cold water. Separate the layers to release the dirt and grit. Rinse well, then drain well.
Add the leeks to the chicken and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and let it cook down by half, 3 to 4 minutes. The leeks should still have some color but should be tender and the chicken should be cooked through. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and swirl into the sauce.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the parsley. Place a bed of couscous on each dinner plate and top it with the chicken and leeks.

Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet and cook over medium-high heat until some of the fat renders, about 5 minutes. Push the bacon to the side of the pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pan and cook, turning, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and leeks, then arrange the chicken on top of the bacon-leek mixture. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter.
Carefully return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Spoon the leek mixture over the chicken. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges.
Per serving: Calories 418; Fat 24 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 147 mg; Sodium 322 mg; Carbohydrate 14 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 34 g