Chicken Picardy with Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Picardy with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each chicken breasts boneless; 4 each spinach; 4 each leeks; 4 each shallots finely chopped; 8 medium mushrooms fresh, chopped; 1 pinch salt to taste; 1 pinch white pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in baking pan; 4 ounces white wine; 1 cup leeks

Servings: persons

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["TO PREPARE CHICKEN PICARDY: Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C).", "Prepare eight squares of aluminum foil by cutting foil into sheets (6"" x 6"") and buttering them lightly on the shiny side.", "Bone and skin chicken breasts.", "DO NOT HALVE.", "Flatten breasts between sheets of waxed paper with knife edge and place each breast on a square of foil.", "Soak leeks.", "Separate and rinse well under running water to remove sand.", "Finely slice green portion, allotting 1/2 green portion of a leek to each breast.", "Chop mushrooms, spinach leaves, and shallots, allowing 2 mushrooms per portion.", "Saute this mixture very briefly (about 30 seconds) in a little butter over medium heat.", "Place 1/4 of mixture on each breast.", "Splash about 1 ounce white wine over each breast, salt and pepper to taste, and roll up each breast.", "Seal each breast in an aluminum foil square.", "Fold ends tightly to seal.", "Place prepared chicken into a baking pan filled with 2 or 3 inches of chicken stock and bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes.", "Saute cup of sliced leeks in butter over medium heat.", "TO SERVE: Unwrap chicken breasts and slice into 1/4 inch rounds.", "Pour a portion of Dill Sauce on a plate.", "Lay chicken rounds over sauce and garnish with sauteed leek slices and serve."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each chicken breasts boneless, 4 each spinach, 4 each leeks, 4 each shallots finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Picardy with Dill Sauce 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.

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Chicken Picardy with Dill Sauce

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