Shove-it-in-the-Oven Spring Stew — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large pieces
• 1 bunch leeks (about 4 medium), trimmed of dark green parts and root, light green and white part quartered lengthwise, cut into 1-inch lengths and washed thoroughly
• 1½ pound new potatoes, your choice (red, yellow, purple, or a mix of all 3), halved
• ½ pound carrots peeled and cut into medium chunks
• ½ pound mushrooms, quartered if large, halved if small
• 4 large cloves garlic, sliced
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup cream heavy cream