Roasted Chicken And Leek Pizza Recipes

ROASTED CHICKEN AND LEEK PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500°F
• Preheat a pizza stone or generously oil a large baking sheet.
• Melt the butter & crushed red pepper flakes in a large skillet.
• Add the leeks and cook over moderate heat until just softened but still bright green, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
• Stir in the chicken, half of the Fontina and the olives and season with salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper (amount depends on how hot you like it).
• On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the dough to a rough 14-inch round.
• Transfer the dough to a floured pizza peel or rimless cookie sheet, or to the oiled baking sheet.
• Spread the chicken and leek mixture on the pizza, leaving a 1-inch border of dough.
• Brush the border with the olive oil.
• Sprinkle the remaining Fontina over the top and season with pepper.
• Slide the pizza onto the hot stone, if using, and bake for about 10 minutes on the stone or 16 minutes on the baking sheet, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
• Transfer the pizza to a rack and let cool slightly before serving with a crisp California Sauvignon Blanc and a salad of mixed baby greens.

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