Chicken with Leeks

Pan-sealed chicken simmered in a creamy sauce with sautéed shallots and leeks, served under crisp puff pastry circles.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 784.6 kcals 3138.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.1 grams 184.2 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.4 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
320
g
Puff Pastry
ready-made, pre-rolled
Dairy
20
ml
Cream
approx 4 teaspoons
Liquids
190
ml
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breast
skinless, without wing bone
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
Vegetables
250
g
Shallots
quartered and pan-fried in butter
2
piece
Leeks
chopped, washed, and pan-fried in butter

Steps

  • Seal the chicken breasts on both sides in a hot oiled pan or char-griller.
  • Combine the cream, crème fraîche, and chicken stock in a pan and heat together.
  • Cut the chicken into fork-sized pieces and add to the hot sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the sautéed shallots and leeks for another 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut 4 to 6 small circles from the puff pastry and bake on a tray until risen and golden.
  • Serve the creamy chicken and leek mixture topped with a pastry circle.