Golden chicken breasts and soft leeks in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce — comforting, simple and ideal for a weeknight dinner.
Creamy Dijon Chicken & Leeks
Description
Golden chicken breasts and soft leeks in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce — comforting, simple and ideal for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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Season the chicken. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
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Add the butter and leeks and cook gently for 6–8 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and thyme.
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Add the stock and Dijon mustard, stirring well, then return the chicken to the pan.
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Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the cream and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
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Scatter with parsley and serve.
Note
Excellent with rice, new potatoes or crusty bread.
