leek & chicken hotpot

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

St. David was the patron saint of Wales. His symbol is a white dove and a leek. Every March 1st, Welsh folks wear leeks celebrate St. David - in this case, you can eat the leeks and it doesn't have to be March 1!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For leek & chicken hotpot

  • 2 md
    russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (any mealy potato)
  • 2 md
    leeks, washed and sliced (use part of the green)
  • 3 md
    carrots, cut onto chunks
  • 10 oz
    chicken stock
  • 4 md
    skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 3 Tbsp
    double cream, if available (whipping cream in not)
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped parsley

How To Make leek & chicken hotpot

  • 1
    Put the potatoes, leeks and carrots together in a shallow microwave-safe dish with some salt and pepper. Pour over the stock. Cover the dish with cling wrap and pierce a few times. Cook on High for 10 minutes until the potatoes are barely tender.
  • 2
    Stir the chicken into the veggies. Cover dish with more cling wrap, pierce again, and cook on High for 6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
  • 3
    Stir in the cream and parsley plus black pepper to taste. Serve with bread to soak up juices.
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