Chicken and Leeks Braised in Wine

Chicken and Leeks Braised in Wine
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chicken and Leeks Braised in Wine a try. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 785 calories, 42g of protein, and 39g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up oregano sprigs, tomato, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the orange rind you could follow this main course with the Blueberry-Orange Parfaits as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
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Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Add the chicken to pan; saut 4 minutes on each side.
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Remove from pan.
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Add leeks to pan; saut 4 minutes or until browned, turning once.
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Remove from pan.
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Add coriander and cinnamon; cook 30 seconds.
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Add wine and next 5 ingredients (wine through rind), and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes.
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Add leeks. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add chicken. Cover and cook 8 minutes.
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Add tomato; bring to a boil. Uncover and cook 10 minutes, stirring often.
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Remove cinnamon, bay leaves, and rind.
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Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and chopped oregano.
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Sprinkle each serving with parsley.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score41
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