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Anne Murphy

Leeks with Chicken

Over wintered leeks with chicken - some of the first fresh vegetables of Spring, served with mild white chicken for a quick and delightful dinner!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small to medium leek
  • oil for pan
  • 8 oz. chicken breast
  • 1/4 c water or chicken broth
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 t dried tarragon

Method
 

  1. Trim, cut up, and wash the leek. Drain.
  2. Heat oil in a saute pan, and add the leeks. Saute until soft and beginning to brown. While the vegetables cook, cut the chicken breast into bite sized pieces.
  3. Add the meat to the pan, Saute until slightly browned, then add 1/4 water or broth, and seasoning, Bring to a simmer, cook until chicken if fully cooked, about 5 - 8 minutes.