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Polish Chicken And Leek Kopytka Skillet · Cooking Culmination

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Polish Chicken And Leek Kopytka Skillet

Name: Polish Chicken And Leek Kopytka Skillet
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 500 g russet potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed smooth; 120 g all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 400 g chicken breast, thinly sliced; 2 large leeks, white and light green parts sliced; 150 ml heavy cream; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Pillowy potato kopytka dumplings tossed with seared chicken breast slices, sweet caramelized leeks, and a velvet dill cream sauce.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 50 min

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Ingredients

Servings

500 g russet potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed smooth
120 g all-purpose flour
1 large egg
400 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 large leeks, white and light green parts sliced
150 ml heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

eggs
gluten
milk

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Diamond Dumpling Shaping

Cutting rolled dough ropes at an oblique angle creates classic Polish kopytka shapes that catch sauce effectively.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, and egg in a bowl, mixing quickly into a soft, smooth dough.

Step 2: Roll dough on a floured surface into long ropes, then cut diagonally into diamond-shaped kopytka dumplings.

Step 3: Boil kopytka in salted water for 2 minutes after they float to the surface, then drain and toss with half the butter.

Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear sliced chicken breast for 6 minutes until cooked through.

Step 5: Remove chicken, lower heat to medium, melt remaining butter, and cook sliced leeks for 6 minutes until soft and sweet.

Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.

Step 7: Fold in cooked kopytka dumplings and chopped fresh dill, tossing gently for 2 minutes to heat through.

Cooking tips

Avoid overworking potato dumpling dough to keep the texture tender rather than dense or rubbery.
Clean leeks thoroughly between layers under cold running water to remove hidden grit before slicing.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Polish; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.