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Cooked Chicken Breasts

By Craig Claiborne

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(44)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 cooked chicken breasts
  • 2whole, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about TK pounds
  • Water to cover
  • 1small rib of celery, chopped
  • 1small onion, quartered
  • 1bay leaf
  • 1small sprig thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • 12peppercorns
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

347 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 62 grams protein; 762 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Partly cover and bring to the boil. Let simmer 15 minutes. Let stand until ready to use.

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Joan Abnett

I usually bring the water to the boil and then add chicken to ensure tenderness, simmer 10 mins and stand for at least an hour. AlMois moist.

Dorn

Easy peasy and delicious.

Joan Abnett

I usually bring the water to the boil and then add chicken to ensure tenderness, simmer 10 mins and stand for at least an hour. AlMois moist.

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