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Nick W’s Chicken with Leeks and Broccoli | Healthy Recipes

Nick Wells brings you his savory and healthy Chicken with Leeks and Broccoli recipe

 

Ingredients

 

  • 2 – 3 boneless chicken breasts cut in approximately 1 inch cubes
  • 2 large onions cut into 1/8ths (not diced)
  • 1 leek
  • 1 small can of corn kernels or kernels from to cooked corn cobs
  • 1 – 2 heads of broccoli
  • 1 Granny Smith apple peeled, cored and cubed
  • 3 – 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • ½ cup of Italian dressing
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Additional optional ingredients: fresh garlic, fresh quartered tomatoes

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Step 1

Marinate cubed chicken in the mixed together Italian dressing, white wine and Dijon mustard and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the leek into ½ inch slices and soak in cold water (leeks are very sandy and need to be thoroughly rinsed). Drain leeks from the water when rinsed.

Step 3

Sauté in a large fry pan the olive oil, onions and leeks on a medium heat until they start to wilt.

Step 4

Add corn kernels and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Create a clear circular area in the middle of your pan by pushing the ingredients to the sides of your pan.

Step 6

In the cleared area add the marinated chicken and turn up the heat to medium high.

Step 7

Cook the chicken until half way done remembering to occasionally turn over the chicken.

Step 8

After approximately 10 minutes stir together the ingredients in the pan and then add the broccoli and apple. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

Cook until the chicken is done and the broccoli is at your desired firmness.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy. Makes about 4 to 6 servings.

Step 5

Fill muffin liners 2/3 full. Bake for approx. 20-22 minutes until lightly brown and toothpick comes out clean. 

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