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    Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken With Cheesy Leeks

    Published: Nov 15, 2016, Last updated: Sep 1, 2017 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken With Cheesy Leeks, a mouthwatering, comforting and simple supper that you're guaranteed to love!

    black pudding stuffed chicken with cheesy leeks www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    How are you all this week? Sorry this post is a few days late, it's been a very hectic, busy and stressful last week but it's here and it's a good one 🙂

    Today's recipe, Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken With Cheesy Leeks is one of my favourite meals at the moment, I mean I've made this three times in the last week and a half, I just can't get enough.

    Whenever I have family visiting from Scotland they always bring me at least two things; cheddar cheese (extra mature) and black pudding. Two things that I can't get over here in Italy although proper cheddar cheese (processed cheese slices calling itself cheddar doesn't count) is starting to make an appearance.

    black pudding stuffed chicken with cheesy leeks www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    Black pudding however is still a no no, so I'm always very happy to get my hands on some when I can. In Scotland black pudding is normally used as a breakfast food, included as one of the many ingredients in a traditional fry up lathered in HP Sauce, not eaten everyday I might add.

    However there are also many more "gourmet" ways of using black pudding that you can experience in a lot of the great restaurants in Scotland like serving it with scallops (delish) in stews, made into sauces and stuffing various meat and fish like I have with this recipe. It's so rich and delicious and packed full of warming spices.

    The black pudding stuffed chicken breasts are then wrapped in beautiful strips of Prosciutto Crudo giving the chicken an even more mouth watering flavour and lovely saltiness.

    And the cheesy leeks....oh those cheesy leeks 🙂

    black pudding stuffed chicken with cheesy leeks www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    I make a cheesy bechamel sauce using fontal cheese and nutmeg (you can also use gruyere) then lightly fry the leeks until soft. They are added to the silky smooth cheesy goodness and they're ready to go. Poured over the juicy, delicious chicken breasts and served with creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes.

    Now that is one AMAZING meal right there!

    Have you tried this recipe? Then let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you. You can also follow me on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I'm getting up to 🙂

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    I make a cheesy bechamel sauce using fontal cheese and nutmeg (you can also use gruyere) then lightly fry the leeks until soft. They are added to the silky smooth cheesy goodness and they're ready to go. Poured over the juicy, delicious chicken breasts and served with creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes. Now that is one AMAZING meal right there!
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    Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken with Cheesy Leeks

    Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken With Cheesy Leeks, a mouthwatering, comforting and simple supper that you're guaranteed to love!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 540kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts
    • 200 g prosciutto crudo
    • 120 g black pudding
    • 1 large leek or 2 small
    • 300 ml Milk
    • 25 g Flour
    • 30 g Butter
    • 90 g Fontal cheese
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Pre heat the oven to 180°C.
    • Cut a slice in the side of each chicken breast and stuff with equal amounts of black pudding.
    • Lay about 3 slices of prosciutto out on a board. Place one chicken breast upside down in the middle of the prosciutto slices and wrap them around the chicken breast tightly. Repeat with the rest of the chicken breasts.
    • Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and brown the chicken breasts on each side for 1-2 minutes until the proscuitto is sealed.
    • Place the chicken on a baking tray and cover with tin foil. Bake for 20 minutes then remove the foil and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
    • Once the chicken breasts are in the oven start preparing the leeks. Roughly chop the leek and add to a frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sauté the leeks until soft then set aside.
    • When the chicken is almost done start preparing the cheesy sauce. Add the butter to a medium sized saucepan until melted then add the flour. Stir the flour/butter mixture for about 30 seconds (it should be a thick paste).
    • Add the milk a little at a time until it has thickened then add the cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Take off the heat and stir until the cheese has melted. If it's too thick add a little more milk and return to the heat for a second until warmed through. Add the cooked leeks to the sauce and stir.
    • Serve the chicken breasts with mashed or roast potatoes and pour over the cheesy leek sauce.

    Notes

    serve with mashed potatoes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 540kcal
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    Comments

    1. JKW

      January 30, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      I do like the black pudding stuffed into chicken breasts. Not a fan of chessy leaks I'm afraid. I prefer some spinach and creamy mash potatoes. Thanks for the recipe.4 stars

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    2. Susan McCarthy

      August 31, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Made this on Saturday night. So easy but was very very tasty and looked a bit special on the plate. Will definitely make again. Thank you.5 stars

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        September 01, 2020 at 2:50 pm

        Hi Susan, thanks so much for your comment I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      September 08, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Those cheesy leek omg best thing ever!5 stars

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        September 08, 2017 at 1:18 pm

        They are THE BEST!

        Reply
    4. Luci

      November 23, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Oh cheesy leeks <3 Great idea! I love making a cheese-style sauce to pair with leeks at home too 🙂
      There's a local baker where I used to live who would occasionally make fresh bread with black pudding in it - I tried it before I gave up meat etc and I have to say, a little strange but very good!

      Reply
    5. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com

      November 23, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      I know just the feeling you mean, of missing foods from home that you can't get where you live! It's funny how certain dishes can seem like such a lifeline to home and family. So glad that you have a source for cheese and black pudding--this sounds fantastic!

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        November 24, 2016 at 2:57 pm

        Aw thanks Elizabeth...I know, I never thought I'd get so excited over cheddar cheese ?

        Reply
    6. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

      November 23, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      This looks like restaurant quality food. I bet these chicken breasts are so tasty

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        November 23, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        Thank you so much Bintu!

        Reply
    7. Tara

      November 23, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      Ooh, leeks are a favorite of mine and this sounds incredible! Such a wonderful comfort food. I have actually not tried black pudding yet. Will have to see if I can locate it here.

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        November 23, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        Thanks so much Tara. Look out for Stornoway black pudding it's the best!

        Reply
    8. michele

      November 23, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      This sounds so interesting, and your pics of the food are exquisite! They look "iron" chef like presentations! Love it!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        November 23, 2016 at 10:48 pm

        Aw thank you so much Michele!

        Reply

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