Slow-Cooked Leeks and Roasted Chicken

Name: Slow-Cooked Leeks and Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6½ pieces Chicken breasts and thighs, boneless, 6-8 pieces total; 4 bunches Leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 4 medium Carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 packet Baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and halved; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 tablespoon Black pepper; 6 cups Chicken stock

Recipe GLPR7f7e49895abee2

Main Course

110 min

168 cal

Servings: 8

Slow Cooker

Stovetop

Oven

SNAP eligible

Tender chicken breasts and thighs paired with caramelized leeks, roasted carrots, and earthy baby bella mushrooms, all simmered together in savory chicken stock. This one-pot meal is naturally high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and free from common allergens, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions.

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Ingredients

6½ pieces Chicken breasts and thighs, boneless, 6-8 pieces total

4 bunches Leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned and chopped into 1-inch pieces

4 medium Carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 packet Baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and halved

2 tablespoons Olive oil

1 tablespoon Black pepper

6 cups Chicken stock

Directions

Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season all sides generously with the black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, brown the chicken pieces on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and show light caramelization at the edges.
Add the carrot pieces and baby bella mushrooms to the pot, stirring to combine with the leeks, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the chicken stock into the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot, nestling them among the vegetables.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 60-75 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the meat.
Taste the broth and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot in bowls, ensuring each portion contains chicken, leeks, carrots, and mushrooms along with the flavorful broth.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a straightforward braise with readily available proteins and vegetables at any Charlotte chain, making ingredient hunting painless. The stated 110 minutes is reasonable for a slow-cooker dish if you account for browning chicken and prep; actual hands-on time is under 20 minutes, which fits a weeknight setup. Cost per serving runs modest—a whole chicken, some leeks and carrots, mushrooms, and stock total maybe $10–12 for eight portions—so roughly $1.50 per serving. The dish reheats beautifully and actually improves overnight, making it solid for meal prep, though it's a one-pot braise that demands some attention to timing rather than true hands-off cooking.