Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 whole boneless chicken breast with skin (about 3/4 pound), halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil; the white part of 2 medium leeks, sliced, washed well, and patted dry; 6 mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 8 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped; 1 teaspoon drained bottled capers, chopped; fresh lemon juice to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 whole boneless chicken breast with skin (about 3/4 pound), halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
the white part of 2 medium leeks, sliced, washed well, and patted dry
6 mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
8 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon drained bottled capers, chopped
fresh lemon juice to taste

1
In a shallow bowl stir together the flour, the paprika, and salt and pepper to taste and dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
2
In a heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it saute the chicken, turning it once, until it is golden brown.
3
Reduce the heat to moderately low and stir in the leeks, the mushrooms, the wine, the broth, and the thyme.
4
Cook the mixture, covered partially, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and transfer the chicken to a platter.
5
To the skillet add the olives, the capers, and the lemon juice and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
6
Serve the chicken topped with the leek mixture.

161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 whole boneless chicken breast with skin (about 3/4 pound), halved, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Mushrooms falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Mushrooms

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