Creamy Chicken and Leeks Recipe (2024)

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Your new favorite chicken recipe is right here! Our simple creamy chicken and leeks recipe is made with a flavorsome that comes together in only 30 minutes. It is simply divine!

This chicken recipe is perfect for an easy Sunday dinner or as a tasty base for chicken leek pie or leek and chicken pasta recipes! There are just so many possibilities.

You will want to make this easy creamy leek chicken recipe again and again! Chicken breast recipes are perfect for busy families. They cook quickly and are always a favorite with my kids!

Our incredibly easy chicken leeks recipe is the best comfort food. It’s creamy, but not heavy, so it’s great when you’re looking for perfect chicken dinner ideas to make during a busy week. My other favorite easy chicken meals are Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets made in the Air Fryer and Chicken Taquitos which can be made ahead of time and popped in the oven when ready to eat.

Made mine with Gardein vegan chicken and added spinach. Topped with parmesan and crushed red pepper and then put over spaghetti noodles. Pretty tasty meal!

@kjo307

What are leeks?

Leeks are closely related to onions, garlic, and scallions. The edible parts of leeks are the tightly bound leaves that form stalk-like bases.

They are an under-used onion but, once you give them a try, you will want to find more ways to use them. They have an amazing flavor and impact on sauces.

Are leeks green onions?

Leeksmay look like overgrowngreen onions, but they have a milder, more delicate flavor that is a bit sweet.

They add a delicious layer of flavor to many dishes and are very popular in French cuisine.

What to Do with Leeks

Leeks are a flavorful addition insoups, pasta, eggs, and rice. They can also replace onions or shallots in almost any dish. Their incredible flavor elevates any recipe!

How to Cut Leeks

1. Place the leek on a cutting board. Using a large knife, cut a thin slice from the root end.
2. Cut the dark green, tough leaves off the end. You now have the section of the leek that is tender and oh so good for cooking.
3. Hold the leek with one hand and cut it into slices. We recommend thin slices. Be sure to rinse the leeks after chopping.

How to Clean Leeks

Leeks add such great flavor to dishes, but the downside is that they are very dirty. You want to give them a good scrub when you get them home.

1. Rinse the leeks under water to remove dirt and sand.
2. Chop the leeks per the above directions.
3. Place the chopped leeks in a bowl and fill it with cold water.
4. Use your hands to agitate the leeks and dislodge any leftover dirt and sand.

Leeks Substitute

If you can find leeks (you should try them) you will love this recipe. But there are times I have a hard time finding them at my local grocer. The best substitute I have found for leeks is Sweet or Vidalia onions.

Slice the onions in rounds and you can easily substitute them for leeks. I have made this dish many times using sweet onions and it is also delicious.

Recipe Tips

• If you want very tender chicken, pound the meat with a rolling pin.
• Make sure to move the leeks around when you are frying them up. You do not want to burn leeks. Trust me on this!
• Leeks are a delicious vegetable full of wonderful flavor, but they are grown in the ground in sandy soil. Please make sure you give them a very good rinse. You don’t want to wind up with a gritty chicken dish.
• If you can not find leeks, use sweet or Vidalia onions sliced into rounds.

Try making it with ramps!

You could also use ramps to put a spin on your chicken and leeks recipes by turning this into a ramps recipe. If you can get your hands on ramps, definitely give it a try!

Chicken and Leeks Recipes

Leeks recipes like these can be used as the starting point for a variety of new creations. This includes:

• Chicken and leek pie
• Chicken and leek soup
• Chicken and leek stew
• Chicken and leek pasta
• …the list goes on!

For the chicken leek pie, pasta, and soup, the cooked chicken will need to be removed and shredded.

Side Dishes for Chicken Breast

• Green Beans Almondine
• Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
• Instant Pot Risotto
• Perfect Rice Recipe

My chicken chili recipe is always a huge hit at every party. For more chicken recipes and inspiration on how to cook chicken perfectly, follow my Chicken Temperature Chart!

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Photography credit: Debbie Jones