Chicken In A Pot With Leeks, Spring Onions, And Turnips Recipe

Name: Chicken In A Pot With Leeks, Spring Onions, And Turnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds); 1 1 tablespoon chervil or 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 leeks, chopped and washed; 4 spring onions, peeled and roughly chopped; 6 new potatoes (small to medium); 1 cup snow peas (trimmed); 4 small turnips, peeled and halved (optional); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups water; 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional); minced fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 1 tablespoon chervil or 1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 leeks, chopped and washed
4 spring onions, peeled and roughly chopped
6 new potatoes (small to medium)
1 cup snow peas (trimmed)
4 small turnips, peeled and halved (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups water
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
minced fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

1
Over medium- high heat, heat the butter or oil in a large Dutch oven or casserole that can be covered later on.
2
When the butter is melted or the oil is hot, place the chicken in the pot breast side down.
3
Brown the chicken without burning- about 5 to 10 minutes. Turn on each of it's sides and brown some more, ending with the breast side up.
4
On medium heat, add the herb, vegetables, salt and pepper, and stock or water.
5
Simmer, covered over low heat, making sure the vegetables don't dry out. Water may be added if needed.
6
Cook 30 to 45 minutes ( or until a thermometer measures at least 155 to 165 degrees F. Place on platter.
7
If using, add the cream and boil liquid until saucy (this may happen immediately or as long as 10 minutes or so).
8
Carve the chicken, place vegetables around it. Place sauce, if using, in a separate dish.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), 1 1 tablespoon chervil or 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, Chicken In A Pot With Leeks, Spring Onions, And Turnips 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 In A Pot With Leeks, Spring Onions, And Turnips

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