Creamy Chicken Leek Pepper Medley
Tender chicken breasts cooked with flavorful leeks, vibrant peppers, and sweet caramelized onions, all simmered in a luscious creamy sauce. This hearty dish is bursting with a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, around 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- 5.
Add the onion and cook until golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
- 6.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 7.
Add the sliced leeks, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until they start to soften, around 5 minutes.
- 8.
Pour in the heavy cream and dried thyme. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 9.
Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- 10.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any juices.
- 11.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the creamy sauce for another 5 minutes.
- 12.
Serve the chicken leek pepper medley over rice or with crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley.
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