Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Yes, sharing a tasty chicken recipe! You really can't have too many can you!? For me chicken has so many plus points. Its versatility, as well as the ease and speed with which it can be cooked, make it one of the most popular meats around. It's certainly popular in our house! Plus of course it has a high level of good quality protein, as well as B vitamins, iron, copper and selenium... and it's usually reasonably priced too!
Easy to make and ready in half an hour, this chicken, leek and Cheddar Cheese bake recipe is the perfect midweek bake for the family. This delicious recipe serves 4 people and will take about 35 mins to rustle up. Packed with plenty of flavour, thanks to the buttery Cheddar cheese sauce and tangy leeks. This recipe uses chicken breasts but you could use other cuts of chicken too including thigh or wings to cut the cost down.
Ingredients
1tbsp oil
4 chicken breasts, diced
2 leeks, washed and sliced
25g butter
150ml double (heavy) cream
150ml full fat milk
125g Cheddar cheese, grated
Method
1. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and fry the chicken for 5 mins. Add the leeks and fry for 10 mins, covered.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan (low heat) and stir in the cream. Cook for about 1 min. Off the heat, gradually whisk in the milk then bring to the boil, keep stirring. Season and add half the cheese and stir until melted.
3. Place the chicken in a heatproof serving dish and pour over the cheese sauce.
4. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and place under a preheated grill for 2-3 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad.
Recipe adapted from original idea here
Such an easy bake recipe, hope you enjoy it !
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All the best Jan
Recipe adapted from original idea here
Such an easy bake recipe, hope you enjoy it !
~ enjoy your day ~
All the best Jan
39 comments:
...I've never had leeks.
Yummy!
For me the browned cheese makes the dish so good.
I roasted a chicken yesterday and this sauce would be good with the leftovers, along with sauteed leeks or onions.
You are right, we can't have too many chicken recipes! This sure is making me hungry. I'm going to copy the recipe right away. Happy May!
This looks really delicious.
This sounds delicious. And I think it is something we both would eat.
Se ve muy rico. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
chicken and leek together is yummy
Coffee is on and stay safe
I've never had leeks, but you had me at chicken and cheddar cheese! Yum!
This sounds delicious. Another for the recipe collection. X
Sounds and looks delicious. I love leeks with chicken.
Sound real yummy..
Simple and tasty are always winners - even though this one is not for me.
Awesome recipe, certainly looks great...
This sounds delicious, I love leeks! Valerie
Great chicken recipe! I would like to use olive oil instead of butter. I love cheddar cheese, but it isn't easy to find it here in Rome. My daughter sometimes makes baked potatoes with cheddar chese.
Thanks for sharing :-)
Looks delicious, I have never tried leeks. Pretty tulips.
Thanks for sharing. Take care, enjoy your day!
Kalimera The WiFi is poor. Catch up with you soon from Greece.
Such a yummy dish!
Oh... leeks. Yes, please. I love those.
Every word sai/written by you on chicken is the absolute truth.
I like cheddar❤
That sure does sound tasty.
Recipe sounds delicious. Leeks have such a great taste.
Jan - I like anything with leeks!
Se ve una receta sabrosa. Besos.
This looks amazing.
This looks delicious.
Chicken, leeks and cheese? I'm definitely in! Have a great weekend!
OMG yummy good.
Mmmmmmmmmmm….yammie…happy weekend love from me ..and thanks for your double comment on my blog 😉🍀🌸🌺
I may have to try this even though leeks don't agree with me.
that sounds interesting, I wonder what we could substitute for the leeks
This casserole isn't for sissies. I would gladly eat it.
I've never had leek either.
Wow!
What greatness, what deliciousness.
Hugs and greetings:)
Yum! All my favourite foods in one dish! x
Conniecrafter said...
that sounds interesting, I wonder what we could substitute for the leeks
Hello Connie
A substitute for leeks could be onions!
https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/2020/10/leeks-versatile-member-of-allium-family.html
All the best Jan
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