CHICKEN AND CARROT STEW

CHICKEN AND CARROT STEW image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups 1/4-inch-thick rounds peeled carrots (about 3 medium-large)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 medium)
1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch cubes
Sea salt
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika (I used smoked spanish)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)

Steps:

Cook carrots in large saucepan of boiling salted water 3 minutes. Add leeks to pan with carrots and cook until carrots are tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk flour, thyme, and paprika in medium bowl. Toss chicken in flour mixture. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Scatter carrots and leeks over chicken. Add broth, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Add cream and mustard. Stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with sea salt and pepper. Transfer to large shallow bowl. Scatter parsley over and garnish with thyme sprigs.