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Leeks with chicken in white sauce is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Leeks with chicken in white sauce is something that I have loved my entire life.
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook leeks with chicken in white sauce using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Leeks with chicken in white sauce:
- Make ready 1 pound chicken (boneless, skinless)
- Take 2 medium carrots
- Make ready 4 cups leeks
- Make ready 2 tbsp olive oil
- Prepare 1 tsp dried basil
- Get 1 tsp paprika
- Get to taste salt & pepper
- Get For the sauce:
- Take 2 tbsp butter
- Make ready 2 tbsp flour
- Get 1 1/2 cup milk
- Get 1/2 cup grated cheese (parmigiano, pecorino, etc)
Add the cheese and stir until melted. Tip half the sauce into an ovenproof dish. Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Tip the rest of the sauce over the chicken.
Steps to make Leeks with chicken in white sauce:
- In a large pan, (I use one that goes into the oven as well,) heat the oil. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces or larger if you prefer. I used both thigh- and breast-meat. Season with a bit salt and pepper before throwing it into the pan. Cook the meat for a few minutes.
- Next add the chopped carrots. Cook for a few more minutes. Next add the dried basil and the paprika.
- Next add the chopped leeks. Let them sweat for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle some salt to help with the process.
- In the meantime preheat the oven to 400° F (200°C). Make the sauce. You can do it in advance also. In a small sauce pan melt the butter. Next stir in the flour. Then add the milk. Stir continously till it thickens. Take it off the heat and add the grated cheese.
- Once the leeks have started to brown add the sauce. Might add some extra cheese on top. Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes until nicely browned.
- Once you take it out of the oven, let sit for about 10 minutes, then enjoy!
Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Tip the rest of the sauce over the chicken. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring as you go. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the white sauce over the leeks, then scatter the breadcrumbs over the top.
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