Bistro in a pot
Bistro in a pot recipe in the casserole category
Recipe ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and green parts, washed and drained
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 cup thinly sliced small potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
- 3 or 4 teaspoons dried lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
- 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated low fat Jarlsberg cheese, 4 ounces
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- Minced fresh parsley, for garnish
Recipe method:
- In wok or large skillet with cover, heat olive oil over high heat until nearly smoking.
- Stir fry garlic, leeks and chicken until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
- Add potatoes, carrots, lemon peel and tarragon to wok and stir fry 5 minutes.
- Return leeks and chicken to wok. Add 1/2 cup water.
- Stir quickly, cover tightly and steam 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add cheese and peas. Stir to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Tags: bistro, pot, recipe, casserole, recipes, cooking