Roasted Chicken Thighs and Cheesy Leek Sauce
with Spinach and Mash
- Milk
- Egg
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Roasted Chicken Thighs and Cheesy Leek Sauce in just 20-25 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
4 unit(s)
British Chicken Thighs
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
1 unit(s)
Leek
75 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
40 grams
Baby Spinach
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a full kettle.
b) Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel).
c) Pour the boiled water from your kettle into a large saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat. Add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-18 mins.
d) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Once the oven is hot, lay the chicken thighs flat onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then rub in the mixed herbs and half the garlic.
b) Roast on the middle shelf of your oven until browned and cooked through, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander. Return them to the pan, off the heat.
b) Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.
c) Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
a) Trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-6 mins.
d) Add the remaining garlic and cook for 1 min.
a) Stir the creme fraiche, chicken stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the leeks. Simmer until thickened, 2-3 mins.
b) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
c) Stir through the Italian style cheese until melted. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
a) When ready, share the chicken thighs between your plates. Spoon over the cheesy leek sauce.
b) Serve with the mash alongside.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The cheesy leek sauce is a clear highlight, praised for its rich, creamy flavour that pairs well with the chicken and mash. Some found the overall dish a little bland, particularly the chicken, and suggest adding your own seasoning to boost flavour.
- Ease of prep: Most find this straightforward and quick to pull together on a weeknight, though some note it requires more than one pan and can take closer to 45 minutes than the suggested time.
- Suggestions: Rinse leeks thoroughly after halving lengthways, as grit can collect between the layers. Consider reducing the mixed herbs slightly if you prefer a milder flavour, and add a splash of water if the sauce thickens too much. Peeling the potatoes before mashing gives a smoother result.
- Next-day meals: Portions can feel on the small side, particularly the chicken; adding a side of broccoli, green beans, or carrots helps round out the meal.
- Sauce tips: If the sauce turns watery, simmer it a little longer before adding the cheese; stir the cheese in gradually over a low heat to help it melt smoothly rather than clumping.
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