Want a really tasty dish for your Valentine’s dinner?
This one is easy to make and tastes so delicious you won’t believe it’s low carb. Serve with a side dish of cauliflower in a butter sauce or broccoli with cheese sauce. I opted for getting a frozen cauliflower in cream sauce dish that worked perfectly. The biscuit is made from Carbquik with cheddar cheese in it.
Chicken and Leeks with Cream Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:
2 large Chicken Breasts Or 1 lb. Chicken Thighs
8 oz. Cream Cheese
1 large Leek, cleaned and sliced
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Chicken Broth or Better Than Bullion
1 tablespoon Herb Seasoning
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or shredded
1 teaspoon Rosemary, semi-fresh
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions:
Cut the chicken into several smaller pieces so they will cook faster. You can use all white meat or all dark or a combination depending on your preference.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. If you use one that can in the oven, you’ll save dirtying up a casserole dish. Cook the chicken pieces until they are partially done.
Add the garlic and leeks and cook for about four minutes. Add the chicken broth, rosemary, and herb seasoning. Stir well, then add the cream cheese. Cook for about eight minutes until the cream cheese is melted. Stir it several times while cooking. Add 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan Cheese and stir into the dish.
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees (F.)
If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, transfer the contents of the skillet to a casserole dish.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and put it in the oven. Cook for ten minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve hot with a side dish or salad.
Makes 4 servings.
This turnip side dish can also be made with cauliflower and would be wonderful with this chicken and leeks dish.
Check back tomorrow for a fun dessert twist for your valentine.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories 399 , Total Fat 13 g , Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 394 mg, Potassium 506 mg, Carbohydrates 7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugars 3.1 g, Protein 31 g, Net Carbs 6.5 g
Note: Nutrition information is based on the ingredients I used in this recipe and my measurements. Although they are a close calculation, your results may be slightly higher or lower. Ingredient substitutions may affect the carb count. Different brands may have other carb counts.