Spring pesto chicken

Serves:

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 large leek (250g), white part only, roughly chopped
• 2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and bruised
• 1 tbsp pesto (from a jar)
• 500g skinless chicken thighs
• 1 bunch (100g) asparagus, wooden ends removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 100g broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup (10g) fresh basil leaves, finely sliced

Method

Heat oil in a large frying pan or saucepan and add leek with a small pinch of salt.

Cook leeks on low for 10 minutes or until leeks are soft.

Add stock, garlic, pesto and chicken and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover and allow to simmer gently for 12 minutes.

Add asparagus, broccoli and basil and simmer uncovered for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked.

Remove garlic cloves, spoon into individual bowls and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Note

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• This recipe was created by Jay Rogers for Kidspot, New Zealand's best recipe finder. You can follow Jay at The Moodie Foodie.