St David's leek & chicken hotpot

Health score
38%
St David's leek & chicken hotpot
30 min.
4
402kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting, easy-to-make meal that brings together wholesome ingredients, St David's leek & chicken hotpot is the perfect dish for you. Packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy sauce, this dish offers a warm, satisfying meal that is ideal for lunch or dinner. The combination of soft potatoes, sweet carrots, and savory leeks, paired with the richness of double cream and the fresh kick of parsley, creates a deliciously balanced flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.

What’s even better? This dish can be whipped up in just 30 minutes! Using your microwave, you can easily cook everything to perfection with minimal effort. Plus, it's a great way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of chicken and vegetables without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're cooking for your family or looking for a quick meal to serve on a busy evening, this recipe has got you covered.

With a blend of protein, fiber, and a creamy finish, this hotpot is a crowd-pleaser that’s both filling and healthy. Serve it alongside some warm bread rolls, and you'll have a meal that everyone will love. So why not give this simple, tasty recipe a try? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  baking potatoes peeled cut into chunks
  •  leek thick washed cut into slices and
  • medium carrots peeled cut into 3cm/1¼in slices
  • 300 ml chicken stock see hot
  •  chicken breast diced boneless skinless
  • tbsp double cream 
  • tbsp parsley fresh chopped
  • servings bread 

Equipment

  • knife
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Cook the veg: Toss the potatoes, leeks and carrots together in a shallow microwave-safe dish with some salt and pepper.
  2. Pour over the stock. Cover the dish with cling film and pierce a few times with the point of a knife. Cook on High for 10 minutes until the potatoes are just starting to become tender.
  3. Remove the dish from the microwave, peel off the cling film and stir in the chicken. Cover the dish with fresh cling film and pierce again, then cook on High for 6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and succulent.
  4. Remove the dish from the microwave, uncover and stir in the cream and parsley plus black pepper to taste.
  5. Serve straight from the dish, with bread to mop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories402kcal
Protein32.52%
Fat21.32%
Carbs46.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.56
Glycemic Load
25.51
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.475217477135%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.05mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
1.31mg
Myricetin
0.26mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:401.56kcal
20.08%
Fat:9.51g
14.62%
Saturated Fat:3.73g
23.31%
Carbohydrates:46.31g
15.44%
Net Carbohydrates:41.69g
15.16%
Sugar:7.71g
8.56%
Cholesterol:87.31mg
29.1%
Sodium:421.68mg
18.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.62g
65.25%
Vitamin A:8668.02IU
173.36%
Vitamin B3:16.3mg
81.51%
Vitamin B6:1.46mg
73.14%
Selenium:47.15µg
67.36%
Vitamin K:46.56µg
44.34%
Manganese:0.8mg
39.95%
Phosphorus:391.2mg
39.12%
Potassium:1224.02mg
34.97%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.09%
Vitamin B5:2.38mg
23.8%
Magnesium:87.61mg
21.9%
Folate:86.1µg
21.53%
Vitamin C:17mg
20.61%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.31%
Iron:3.64mg
20.24%
Fiber:4.62g
18.47%
Copper:0.3mg
14.97%
Calcium:106.87mg
10.69%
Zinc:1.56mg
10.42%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.49%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.07%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.95%