Are you looking for a comforting and delightful dish to warm your soul on a cold evening? Look no further than the classic chicken and leek casserole. This traditional dish combines tender chicken, flavorful leeks, and a creamy sauce to create a meal that is both satisfying and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can bring this timeless recipe to life in your own kitchen. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice, follow our step-by-step guide and discover how to make a chicken and leek casserole that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN AND LEEK CASSEROLE
The star in this casserole is the leeks with their soft, sweet, and subtle flavor giving a wonderful base for the chicken and spices. Using a box of puff pastry adds a wonderful, light crunch that will win your taste buds over.
Provided by analyticalblonde
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place chicken thighs, leek, carrots, celery, peas, parsley, garlic, shallot, tarragon, salt, basil, pepper, and bay leaves into a large pan. Pour in milk and stir to blend ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Cover and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain off milk and set aside in a bowl. Separate chicken and vegetables into two bowls. Tear chicken into rough chunks when cool enough to handle.
- Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour, stirring frequently and breaking up any chunks. Continue to stir and cook until thickened and golden, making a roux. Gradually add the strained milk, stirring until you have a sauce. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, then add the chicken and vegetables. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Roll out the puff pastry and overlap the pieces to cover the casserole. Glaze the pastry with beaten egg and make several vents in the pastry using a sharp knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 106.8 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
WELSH CHICKEN, LEEK AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Welsh Chicken, Leek and Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 160C/320F (moderate oven).
- Cook the chicken (microwave, poach, steam or saute) and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Simmer the leeks and broccoli about 5 mins in the stock to partially cook, and then add the chicken. Put in a casserole dish, season to taste, and cover with breadcrumbs.
- Cover and place in a moderate oven for about an hour.
- Remove from the oven, remove the cover, and place under the broiler until brown. Serve straight from the casserole dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 94.6, Sodium 336.1, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 38.5
CHICKEN AND LEEK CASSEROLE
This is I recipe I came up with for an oven-baked casserole with chicken, leek, mushroom and garlic in a white wine sauce, perfect for winter, easy to make, and delicious.
Provided by becy959
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large casserole.
- Brown the chicken pieces on all sides until the skin gets a bit crispy.
- Remove the chicken.
- Fry the chopped bacon
- Add the leeks, garlic and mushroom and fry til soft.
- Add the white wine and stock.
- Bring to the boil.
- Add the herbs and pepper.
- Cover and put in the oven at 180C for one to two hours - the longer you leave it the more flavoursome, I think.
- Remove from oven, and take out chicken bones, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 486.5, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 36.5
CELTIC CHICKEN, LEEK AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
This is a traditional Celtic recipe that's healthy and low in fat. It's common throughout the "Celtic fringe" (Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Isle of Man, Ireland and Scotland). So it's quite common to see dozens of different versions of this recipe, because most Celtic families have their favorite way of preparing this dish. This...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
- 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and thyme, and cook 3 to 4 minutes (just enough to lightly sear the chicken - it will cook further in a later step).
- 3. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken stock to a light boil. Add leeks, garlic and broccoli, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, stirring in the cooked chicken and whisky (if using). Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top.
- 5. Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, turn heat to broil, and leave baking dish in oven for about 4 or 5 minutes more, just enough to brown the chicken and vegetable tips.
CHICKEN AND LEEK CASSEROLE
Easy and relatively quick to make. Fantastic for cold winter evenings. Tastes so good!
Provided by Jannah Akehurst
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium size frying pan, brown the chicken pieces over medium high heat. Add the chopped leeks. Once the leeks are soft, add the soup and wine and sprinkle the cornstarch over the top. Mix in. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the mixture starts to really thicken.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour the mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish and cover with the pie pastry. Use a fork to make 'breathing' holes in the pastry. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is brown. Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 431.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Choose the Right Chicken: For this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are best. If you're using chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips or small pieces so they cook evenly.
- Sauté the Chicken and Leeks: This step helps develop flavor and color. Be sure to cook the chicken until it's no longer pink in the center and the leeks are softened.
- Use a Good Quality Broth: The broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole. Choose a low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth that you like the taste of.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the casserole. This will help it taste more flavorful.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: The casserole is done baking when the top is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. If you're not sure if it's done, insert a toothpick into the center of the casserole. If it comes out clean, the casserole is ready.
Conclusion:
Chicken and leek casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, flavorful, and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your casserole creamy or cheesy, with or without vegetables, there is a recipe out there that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give chicken and leek casserole a try.
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