Chicken With Leeks And Peppers Recipes

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet and cook over medium-high heat until some of the fat renders, about 5 minutes. Push the bacon to the side of the pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pan and cook, turning, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and leeks, then arrange the chicken on top of the bacon-leek mixture. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter.
• Carefully return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Spoon the leek mixture over the chicken. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges.
• Per serving: Calories 418; Fat 24 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 147 mg; Sodium 322 mg; Carbohydrate 14 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 34 g

WW BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Put onion, leeks and peppers into a roasting dish. Add cooking spray and toss to coat. Add herbs, season with salt and pepper.
• Lay chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, season and transfer to oven.
• Roast for 25 - 30 minutes, until chicken is browned and cooked, and vegetables are tender.

CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine celery seed, chili powder and onion salt. Sprinkle over chicken, coating well.
• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning until brown, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 20 minutes, until chicken is tender.
• Remove to serving platter and keep warm.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan. Return to medium heat. Add peppers and leeks.
• Cook about 5 minutes, stirring, until leeks are soft. Serve over chicken.

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOMS AND LEEKS FOR TWO

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.