Looking for a meal you can put together in a flash that the whole family is sure to love? This creamy chicken and leek dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Suitable both for posh palates and picky eaters!
Allergens
Milk
Utensils
Grater
Sieve
Pot
Lid
Tags
Family Friendly
Quick
Eat Me First
Ingredients
Irish Chicken Breast
320 grams
Leek
1 unit(s)
Rice
150 grams
Garlic
1 unit(s)
Parsley
10 grams
Cream
250 grams
Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese
25 grams
Oil
to taste
Butter
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Water
to taste
Preparation
1
Boil a large pot of salted water for the rice.
Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins. Drain in a sieve and pop back in the pot.
Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
Trim the root and the dark green leafy part from the leek. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
TIP: If you're in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.
2
Cut the chicken into 2cm pieces. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken and brown on all sides for 3-4 mins (it should not be fully cooked yet).
Add salt and pepper. Transfer chicken out of the pan.
3
Return the (now empty) pan to medium-high heat and melt a knob of butter.
Add the leeks, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 8-10 mins, or until tender.
Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).
4
Once the leeks are cooked and tender, remove the lid.
Add the chicken, garlic, cream and half the grated cheese. Mix and let reduce for 5-7 mins. IMPORTANT: Chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle
Serve the rice on plates and spoon the chicken and leek sauce on top.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and remaining grated cheese.