Chicken Thighs with Leeks & Shiitakes
Recipe from EatingWell

Give chicken thighs a quick saute and finish them with a tarragon-scented sauce. This dish goes well with roasted new potatoes and Lemon Lovers' Asparagus. Look for presliced shiitakes to make preparation of this dish even faster.


Chicken Thighs with Leeks & Shiitakes


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2    boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fatOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 3  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 1  large  leek, white and light green parts only, dicedOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and slicedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  reduced-sodium chicken broth, (see Tips for Two)On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon driedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Place chicken on a plate and sprinkle all over with flour. Reserve the excess flour.
2.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3.
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, leek and mushrooms to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4.
Sprinkle the reserved flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Add broth, wine and salt and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer, turning the chicken occasionally, until it is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in tarragon.

Tip:
Tips for Two: Leftover canned broth keeps for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in your freezer. Leftover broths in aseptic packages keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Add to soups, sauces and stews; use for cooking rice and grains; add a little when reheating leftovers to prevent them drying out.

Nutrition information
Calories 330, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 256 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 329 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 15%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2,Lean Meat 3,Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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