Chicken with Mushrooms & Leeks
The mushrooms used in this recipe are the shiitakes. The chicken thighs will be quickly sautéed and combined with a wonderfully-scented sauce. You'll want to let this recipe "leek" to everyone you know.
Ingredients
For 2 people
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
- 1/10 cup(s) flour, all purpose
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, diced
- 4 ounce(s) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 1/2 cup(s) reduced- sodium chicken broth
- 2 floz dry white wine
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp. dried
Directions
- Place chicken on a plate and sprinkle all over with flour. Reserve the excess flour.
- Heat 2 tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tsp. oil, leek and mushrooms to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the reserved flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Add broth, wine and salt and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer, turning the chicken occasionally, until it is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in tarragon.
Ready in 35 minutes
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 439.14 kcal
- Fibers (g): 21.05g
- Sodium (mg): 658.37mg
- Carbs: 50.86g
- Fat: 8.91g
- Saturated fat (g): 2.27g
- Proteins: 27.84g