Penne With Leeks & Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Creamy, comforting pasta dish with tender chicken and sweet leeks in a rich tomato-broth sauce
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Penne With Leeks & Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 450

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This comforting Penne with Leeks and Chicken is a hearty, family-friendly meal that comes together in under an hour. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, basil, and oregano, then shredded for extra texture. The sauce is built by sauting sweet, sliced leeks until soft, thickening with a light flour roux, and finishing with crushed tomatoes and a splash of dry white wine. The result is a savory, slightly tangy, and deeply satisfying dish. Serve hot with a generous dusting of fresh Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly evenings, its simple enough for beginners yet flavorful enough to impress guests.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine wine, basil, oregano, bay leaf, garlic, and chicken broth in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the pot, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving 1 1/4 cups of the broth and discarding the solids.
  6. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and set aside.
  7. Heat olive oil in the same Dutch oven over medium heat.
  8. Add sliced leeks and saut for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  9. Sprinkle flour over the leeks and stir well to coat, cooking for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  10. Gradually whisk in the reserved 1 1/4 cups of broth.
  11. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.
  12. Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked penne, crushed tomatoes (with their juice), salt, and pepper.
  13. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.
  14. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 550mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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