Chicken, Smoked Ham Hock & Leek - One Recipe, Three Ways

Welcome to episode three of my series, one recipe, three ways. My weekly series for those who love a recipe but want alternative ways to enjoy it and quite frankly three ideas is better than one.

This recipe is my pan-seared chicken, smoked ham hock and leek which is slowly simmered in white wine, parmesan and wholegrain mustard.

This recipe is hearty, comforting, and extremely versatile and can be made into the following recipes:

Chicken, Smoked Ham Hock and Leek Filo Pie

Chicken, Smoked Ham Hock and Leek Gnocchi

Chicken, Smoked Ham Hock and Leek Potato Gratin

This recipe makes 4 portions.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts

2 leeks

1 brown onion, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

90ml white wine

300ml single cream

50g parmesan

1 tsp wholegrain mustard

150ml chicken stock

110g ham hock

Sea salt and pepper

Method

1. In a large skillet on a medium heat, add the chicken and cook thoroughly.

2. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onion and leeks to the skillet and fry for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute.

3. Add in the white wine and simmer until reduced. Once reduced add in the chicken stock, double cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until it has thickened. Stir in the wholegrain mustard, parmesan.

4. Stir in the chicken and ham hock and mix until all coated and combined.

Chicken, Smoked Ham Hock and Leek Filo Pie

For this delcious pie, spoon into an oven proof dish and top with 4 sheets of filo pastry, brush with melted butter and top with sesame seeds. Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes on gas mark 5 / 190 degrees

Chicken, Smoked Ham Hock and Leek Gnocchi

Cook 500g gnocchi as instructed on the package. Stir into the sauce and serve topped with parmesan

Chicken, Smoked Ham Hock and Leek Potato Gratin

Place the sliced potatoes evenly around the dish and slowly push down until they are covered in the sauce. Top with panko breadcrumbs and mozzarella. Cook for 40 minutes on gas mark 4 / 180 degrees until the top is golden brown and crispy and the potatoes are cooked.