Herbed Chicken Breasts With Buttered Leeks Recipe

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Herbed Chicken Breasts With Buttered Leeks
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Directions:

  1. In a large skillet bring the chicken broth and 2 Tbs butter to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. Cook leeks in the broth mixture over medium heat about 8 minutes, until tender with the broth boiled down enough that leeks are not completely submerged.
  3. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and place on top of the simmering leeks, spooning some of leeks over the chicken.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, 10-15 minutes until done.
  5. Remove chicken and keep warm on a warmed platter.
  6. Increase the heat under the leeks to high and stir in the lemon juice, the remaining 2 Tbs butter, and the chopped herb. When the butter melts, taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
  7. Pour the leek sauce over the chicken and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 396.81 Kcal (1661 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.85g 31%
Cholesterol 169.77mg 57%
Sodium 809.33mg 34%
Potassium 882.02mg 19%
Total Carbs 8.06g 3%
Sugars 1.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 50.84g 102%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 54.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.9 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.75g 31%
Cholesterol 40.6mg 57%
Sodium 193.55mg 34%
Potassium 210.94mg 19%
Total Carbs 1.93g 3%
Sugars 0.44g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 4%
Protein 12.16g 102%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 11%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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