Jamie Oliver'S Simplest Chicken & Leek Stew Recipe

Name: Jamie Oliver'S Simplest Chicken & Leek Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 tblsp chopped thyme; 2 tblsp sour cream; 2 tsp Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

2 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 tblsp chopped thyme
2 tblsp sour cream
2 tsp Dijon mustard

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1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the leeks and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes. Scrape the leeks and mushrooms onto a plate.
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2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and lightly dust with flour, shaking off any excess. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add the chicken and cook over moderate heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add the chicken stock and thyme and simmer over moderate heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the plate with the vegetables.
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3. Simmer the stock over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken, leeks and mushrooms to the skillet and simmer over low heat until warmed through, about 1 minute.
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4. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream with the mustard and stir into the stew. Remove the skillet from the heat. Season the stew with salt and pepper and serve.
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Serve With Steamed rice.

913

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced, 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Jamie Oliver'S Simplest Chicken & Leek Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Jamie Oliver'S Simplest Chicken & Leek Stew

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