Chicken with Leeks

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

Chicken Comfort Food Main Course Pastry

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

784.6

kcal / serving

3138.4 kcal total

Carbs

46.1g

per serving

184.2 g total

Fat

49.6g

per serving

198.4 g total

Protein

35.7g

per serving

142.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

320

Puff Pastry

ready-made, pre-rolled

Dairy

Cream

approx 4 teaspoons

190

Crème Fraîche

Liquids

190

Chicken Stock

strong

Meat

piece

Chicken Breast

skinless, without wing bone

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

to taste

Vegetables

250

Shallot

quartered and pan-fried in butter

piece

Leek

chopped, washed, and pan-fried in butter

Method

Serve the creamy chicken and leek mixture topped with a pastry circle.

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.