How To Make Creamy chicken leeks
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the sliced leeks and garlic. Cook until the leeks are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them with the creamy leek sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
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Serve the creamy chicken and leeks over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 368kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 152mg
- Sodium : 355mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 7g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 35g
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