Chicken And Leek Stew With Basil Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 6 x leeks (each about 1.5in. wide)
  • 4 x boneless skinless chicken breast halves 5 ounce each
  • 1/2 lb red thin-skinned potatoes
  • 1 tsp butter or possibly margarine
  • 2 c. nonfat chicken broth
  • 1 c. dry vermouth or possibly white wine
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp grated lemon peel
  • 1 1/2 c. frzn petite peas
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch salt and pepper
  • 4 x thin lemon slices or possibly more basil sprigs (optional) rinsed

Directions

  1. 1. Trim off and throw away root ends and tough green tops of leeks. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and rinse well, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Scrub potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. 2. In a 5- to 6-qt nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat butter. Add in chicken and turn as needed to brown lightly on all sides, 4 to 5 min total; transfer to a small bowl.
  3. 3. Add in leeks to pan; stir till limp, 3 to 4 min. Add in broth, vermouth, minced basil, lemon peel, and potatoes; cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 min. Lay chicken on vegetables in pan; cover and simmer till potatoes are tender when pierced and chicken is white in center of thickest part (cut to test), 10 to 16 min longer.
  4. 4. With a slotted spoon, return chicken to the small bowl. Add in peas to leek mix. In another small bowl, blend cornstarch and 1/4 c. water till smooth. Stir into pan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Spoon equal portions of the leek mix into wide soup bowls. Top each mound of leeks with a piece of chicken (if you like, cut breasts crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices). Garnish with lemon slices and basil sprigs.
  6. NOTES : This sturdy stew also calls for knives and forks.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 266g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 132  
Calories from Fat 16 12%
Total Fat 1.78g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.81g 3%
Trans Fat 0.01g  
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Potassium 333mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.42g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 5%
Sugars 1.64g 1%
Protein 12.4g 20%
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