Poached Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Poached chicken has much more flavor and a better taste than boiled chicken. If you want to eat more lean protein, give this recipe a try. I like to eat the veggies!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Poached Chicken Breast

Ingredients

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock

32 fluid ounces water

or more if needed

1 yellow onion

peeled and slits cut into it

1 bunch celery

stalks (including leaves) separated

3 carrots

2 tablespoons tomato paste

or more to taste

1 tablespoon salt

5 whole black peppercorns

1 bay leaf

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

each cut in half

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine chicken stock water yellow onion celery carrots tomato paste salt peppercorns and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a gentle simmer. Decrease heat to medium-low and simmer checking the flavor occasionally until vegetables are slightly tender 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 2

Bring stock to a boil and add chicken pouring in more water if chicken isn't completely covered in liquid. Bring poaching liquid to a boil; remove pot from heat and cover tightly with a lid until chicken is no longer pink in the center about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Poached Chicken Breast

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 322

% Daily Value *

Protein: 55.2g 110%

Carbohydrates: 14.4g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 7g

Fat: 3.9g 6%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 5%

Cholesterol: 132.5mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 8432.8IU 169%

Niacin Equivalents: 37.2mg 286%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 92%

Vitamin C: 13.8mg 23%

Folate: 73.2mcg 18%

Calcium: 124.4mg 12%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 95.1mg 34%

Potassium: 1229.4mg 34%

Sodium: 2786.5mg 112%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 34.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.