Chicken Hotpot with Leeks

[horseshoes]

Hi, I'm going to make a chicken hotpot with leeks, but the recipe I have uses chicken thighs. We'd prefer chicken breasts but would it be dry? The thighs in the recipe sit on top of the leeks and have a cheesy stock poured over them and then topped with potatoes. I don't want the chicken to be dry. Your thoughts please.

[roosi]

Don't know, I think chicken breast can be ok in a casserole type thing, so long as you keep them covered / basted.

I am interested in the cheesy stock more than anything, how do you make that - sounds really different!

[horseshoes]

Roosi, This is the recipe: In a flameproof casserole dish heat large clove garlic & 1.5 lbs trimmed leeks until beginning to soften. Blend 7 ozs soft cheese with herbs & garlic, 4 fl ozs white wine, 6 fl ozs chicken stock, and 2 tsps cornflour until smooth. Arrange chicken (thighs in this recipe but I'll use breasts) on top of the leeks, pour the cheesy mixture over and season. Put 10 ozs unpeeled, thinly sliced potatoes over the chicken. Cover with a sheet of lightly oiled greaseproof paper and also cover with a lid or foil. Cook at 180 c or 350 f for about 1.5 hours. Brown under a grill before serving. Enjoy it if you make it. I'm making mine on Thursday!

[horseshoes]

I had to chuckle to myself. Before I corrected the error I wrote........the recipe uses thighs but I'll use beasts!!!

Maybe I'll try that too!!!!

[moonshadow]

Why don't you wrap the chicken breasts in bacon to keep them moist and add flavour. It sounds delicious horseshoes, I think I'll try it .

[horseshoes]

Yes I think I may do that. It will help to keep them moist, and add extra flavour. Good idea.

[roosi]

Think I'll try is too - YUM!

thanks Horseshoes!