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Creamy Chicken with Potatoes, Chorizo, and Leeks

Published on August 01, 2026
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Creamy Chicken with Potatoes, Chorizo, and Leeks
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2 Servings

I love the classic combination of chorizo and potatoes. But when paired with cream, wine, leeks, and chicken — now that's taking things to a whole new level.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces cured Spanish chorizo (not fresh Mexican chorizo)
  • 1 medium Yukon gold potato
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small leek, white parts only and sliced into half moons
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 small lemon

Instructions

  1. Cut 3 ounces Spanish chorizo into 1/4-inch thick rounds (about 1 cup). Peel and dice 1 medium Yukon gold potato. Prepare the following, placing them all in the same bowl: thinly slice 1 small yellow onion; halve the white part of 1 small leek, then thinly slice crosswise; mince 4 garlic cloves.
  2. Pat 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and sear until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil (the chicken will not be cooked through).
  3. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
  4. Add the onion mixture, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the pan, and cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop until you have 1 tablespoon fresh chives and 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves.
  6. Uncover, add 1/3 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, and stir to combine. Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce and add any accumulated juices on the plate. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chorizo and any accumulated juices in the bowl, the juice of 1/2 small lemon, and the chives and parsley.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 01, 2026
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2 Servings
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