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Creamy Leek and Mushroom Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Creamy Leek and Mushroom Chicken Thighs Recipe

Searching for a hearty meal? This one-pot chicken dish topped with leek and mushroom sauce will fill you up.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, creamy leek, creamy mushroom, mushroom
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 661kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the chicken to taste with sea salt and ground black pepper.
    8 chicken thighs, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
    Cooking fat
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add more cooking fat to the skillet and cook the leeks and mushrooms for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring.
    8 oz. brown mushrooms, 2 leek
  • Pour in the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan.
    ½ cup chicken stock
  • Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock and bring to a light simmer.
    1 cup coconut milk
  • Bring the chicken back to the skillet and cook until everything is warm 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve topped with fresh chives.
    2 tbsp. fresh chives

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1388IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 5mg