Tomato Leek Chicken Recipe
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Overview:
This delightful Tomato Leek Chicken recipe is a savory blend of tender chicken breast, aromatic leeks, flavorful tomatoes, and crispy bacon, simmered together in a creamy tarragon-infused sauce with a hint of Tabasco sauce for a delightful kick. It’s a dish that’s sure to impress, yet simple enough to whip up on a busy weeknight. With its hearty flavors and comforting aroma, this dish is perfect for poultry lovers seeking a satisfying meal in less than an hour.
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 346.8 per serving
Ingredients:
- 3 slices of bacon
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons of margarine
- 2 leeks, thinly sliced
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons of fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried tarragon leaves
- 4 drops of Tabasco sauce
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
Instructions:
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Cook Bacon: In a 10-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Once done, remove the bacon from the skillet and drain it on a paper towel. Remember to reserve the bacon fat in the skillet for later use.
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Cook Chicken: In the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat, cook the chicken breast halves over medium heat for 12-14 minutes or until the juices run clear. Make sure to turn the chicken once during cooking to ensure even browning. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and keep it warm.
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Cook Leeks: Drain excess fat from the skillet and add margarine. Cook and stir the sliced leeks in the skillet until they are crisp-tender, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
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Prepare Sauce: Once the leeks are cooked, stir in the evaporated milk, fresh tarragon, and Tabasco sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Allow it to boil and stir until slightly thickened, creating a creamy and flavorful sauce.
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Combine Ingredients: While the sauce is thickening, crumble the cooked bacon. Then, stir in the chopped tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and cooked chicken breast halves into the skillet with the sauce.
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Heat and Serve: Heat the mixture over medium heat until the chicken is hot throughout, which should take about 2 minutes. Stir the sauce over the chicken as it heats to ensure even coating. Once heated through, spoon the delicious sauce over the chicken and serve hot.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 346.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 17.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 90.3mg
- Sodium Content: 335.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.9g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 33.1g
Tips and Variations:
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or spinach, for extra color and nutrition.
- Serve the Tomato Leek Chicken over cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Tomato Leek Chicken dish, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests!
