When it comes to comforting and flavorful meals, there's nothing quite like chicken with leeks and mushrooms. This classic dish is not only easy to prepare, but also versatile enough to suit any palate. The tender chicken, earthy leeks, and savory mushrooms come together in a harmonious blend of flavors, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Whether you prefer a creamy sauce or a light broth, there are countless variations of this recipe that cater to your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or stovetop, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate chicken with leeks and mushrooms dish that will leave your taste buds tantalized.
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CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MUSHROOM-LEEK SAUCE
Leeks and white wine add a gourmet touch to this weeknight dish of chicken thighs nestled in a creamy mushroom sauce. Serve over a bulgur-quinoa blend.
Provided by Deana R Okun
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until well browned and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- Add mushrooms and leeks to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until most of the moisture has evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Add wine; cook for about 1 minute. Mix broth and cornstarch together in a small bowl; add to the skillet and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream and mustard; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Nestle chicken thighs into the sauce. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 113 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHICKEN, LEEK, AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
A hearty multigrain bread works bestin this casserole. It will maintain its texture, unlike a softer white-bread loaf, which may become gummy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until golden brown on 1 side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, reduce heat to medium, and cook until cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate, and return pan, with drippings, to medium heat.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in pan. Add leek, celery, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden brown and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Reduce heat if vegetables brown too quickly.) Stir in flour, and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add sherry, stock, milk, and bay leaf, and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf.
- Arrange bread on bottom of a 2-quart oval baking dish, overlapping slices slightly. Spoon half of the vegetables and sauce over bread. Slice chicken crosswise, 1/2 inch thick, and arrange on bread. Top with any accumulated juices from chicken. Spread remaining vegetables and sauce over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MUSHROOMS AND LEEKS
Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Leeks is the perfect cold weather comfort food.
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the leeks well and separate the layers to make sure there is no dirt. Slice into 1/4-inch thick half moons.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix together 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the paprika and season all sides of the chicken.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or oven safe skillet on high heat. Once hot spritz with olive oil and brown the chicken, in batches on all sides, about 5 minutes on each side, adjusting the heat as needed.
- Set aside and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. When the butter starts to foam, add the leeks and cook, stirring until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, stir and cook covered 5 minutes, stirring until they release their juices.
- Sprinkle the flour over them, stir in the chicken broth and the sherry and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the Dutch oven, spooning the mushroom-sherry sauce over them and cook in the oven, covered, for 40 to 50 minutes, until cooked through and tender.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 thighs, Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 59.5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 276.5 mg, Sodium 852 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g
WINE-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND LEEKS
Adding crème fraîche and fancy mushrooms to a pan full of wine-braised chicken makes it ultrarich and extra special. This recipe is perfect for a festive dinner when you're looking for a chicken dish that's a little more dressed up than your average weeknight meal, but it isn't overly difficult. Make it a day or two in advance, and, like all braises, it gets even better with time.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the black pepper. Finely grate, pass through a press or mince 2 garlic cloves. Set aside half the grated garlic for finishing the dish. Rub the rest all over the chicken pieces. Set aside the chicken while preparing the other ingredients.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. When the butter melts, add chicken in batches and cook until browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side. If the pan dries out, add a little more oil as needed. Transfer browned chicken to a plate.
- Add remaining tablespoon each oil and butter to the pan. Once the butter melts, add mushrooms and cook undisturbed until well browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Thinly slice 2 garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in sliced garlic, leeks and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are tender and golden brown, 7 minutes. Add rosemary and wine to the pot and let simmer, scraping up the browned bits, until liquid reduces by half, about 1 minute.
- Nestle chicken, skin side up, into the pan and pour in any accumulated juices from the plate. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until chicken is cooked through, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Pluck the rosemary sprigs from the pot. If the sauce looks thin, turn the heat to medium-high and let simmer until it thickens slightly, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining grated garlic, the crème fraîche, chives and lemon zest. Taste sauce and add more salt if needed. Spoon sauce over the chicken and top with parsley, more lemon zest and a dollop of crème fraîche, if you like, and serve.
CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOMS, FENNEL AND LEEKS
This chicken is anything but bland, because the seasonings are literally pounded into the meat. The springtime vegetables are perfectly softened so they melt into a creamy luscious sauce.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the leeks in half, then thinly slice them into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Place the leeks in a colander set over a bowl and fill the bowl with enough water to cover the leeks. Gently stir them around to help remove any excess dirt and sand. Remove the colander with the leeks from the bowl, leaving behind any dirt. Let leeks drain completely.
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet of parchment paper. Season the chicken breasts with salt, a pinch red pepper flakes, and half the thyme leaves. Place another piece of parchment on top of the chicken. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts slightly until they are an even thickness, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Hold both pieces of parchment paper and flip the chicken over; now the parchment that was originally on the bottom should be on top. Remove the parchment, exposing the unseasoned side of chicken. Season with salt, another pinch red pepper flakes, and the remaining thyme leaves. Place the parchment back on top and pound slightly to adhere the seasoning.
- Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add in the chicken breasts and cook, undisturbed, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown and reaches 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the fennel, mushrooms, and leeks to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season the vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Deglaze with the white wine and cook until the wine is mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Turn the heat down to low and add in the cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cream has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the sauce to taste.
- To serve, spoon the creamy vegetables over the chicken. Garnish with thyme leaves.
CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND MUSHROOMS
Since I had some chicken thighs, leeks and mushrooms in the refrigerator, I decided to get creative and make something for lunch using the available ingredients. While I was eating lunch, my piano tuner came in and had to try a taste because it smelled so good. He gave it a rave review and I thought that it was really good as well. I am on WW and doing the core program. This recipe fits into the perimeters for the core plan.
Provided by Marla in California
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in non stick skillet.
- Sprinkle on season salt, garlic salt and pepper to taste.
- Brown chicken in hot olive oil.
- Add leeks and mushrooms, stir in tomato paste, and chicken broth.
- Cover and simmer on low heat until chicken juices run clear, about 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 351.8, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 30.2
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEEKS AND MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl stir together the flour, the paprika, and salt and pepper to taste and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. In a heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the chicken, turning it once, until it is golden brown. Reduce the heat to moderately low and stir in the leeks, the mushrooms, the wine, the broth, and the thyme. Cook the mixture, covered partially, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and transfer the chicken to a platter. To the skillet add the olives, the capers, and the lemon juice and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Serve the chicken topped with the leek mixture.
PAN ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOMS AND LEEKS FOR TWO
Make and share this Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts With Mushrooms and Leeks for Two recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add mushrooms and leeks; stir and cook for 4 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from heat; sprinkle with half the thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a small pocket in the top edge of the side of each chicken breast, but don't cut all the way through the breast.
- Fill pocket with 2-3 tablespoons of the mushroom mixture.
- Season chicken with the remaining thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown chicken on both sides.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with the remaining mushroom-leek mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 468.7, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 32.5
PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM-LEEK SAUCE
I made this with whatever I happened to have in the fridge that night and it was a quick meal to prepare! Delicious! Serve with mashed potatoes and a side veggie. Or slice up chicken and toss sauce with pasta.
Provided by FLOLUM
Categories Everyday Cooking Special Collection Recipes New
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice chicken breast into smaller fillets and season with salt and pepper. Coat fillets in beaten egg, then in panko.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add fillets and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter. When melted, add onion and leek. Cook for 2 minutes, then add mushrooms. Saute for 5 minutes, then add half-and-half. Cook until sauce has reduced a bit, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken on top of the sauce and cook until heated through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 215.6 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 479.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your dish turns out perfectly.
- Choose the Right Mushrooms: For the best flavor and texture, use a variety of mushrooms in your dish. Some good options include shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Use a Good Quality Broth: The broth you use in your dish will make a big difference in the flavor. Use a good quality chicken broth or vegetable broth, and avoid using water.
- Season to Taste: Once your dish is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
Conclusion:
Chicken with leeks and mushrooms is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love.
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