Chicken And Leeks

Name: Chicken And Leeks
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped into pieces; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into 1 inch strips; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 leeks, sliced into 1/4 inch thick discs; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon preferred); 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 cup cream; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped into pieces
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into 1 inch strips
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 leeks, sliced into 1/4 inch thick discs
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon preferred)
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1

Heat medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add bacon and cook till some of the fat has melted.
3

Add chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic. Saute till chicken is cooked, and begins to brown.
4

Add leeks, mustard, herbs, and white wine, stir well.
5

Cover saucepan and continue to saute till leeks begin to soften.
6

Turn heat to med/low and leave to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7

A few minutes before serving add cream and heat through.
8

Thicken with cornstarch if desired.
9

Serve over rice or noodles with a green salad on the side.