Herbed Poached Chicken with Flavorful Broth
Experience the delightful taste of Herbed Poached Chicken, a versatile dish that serves as a perfect protein addition to your favorite recipes. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breast poached in a fragrant broth infused with aromatic vegetables and a blend of spices. Ideal for meal prepping, this shredded chicken can elevate salads, wraps, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. Plus, the rich broth can be saved for soups or sauces, making this recipe not only delicious but resourceful. Enjoy the health benefits of lean protein while savoring a dish that's both nourishing and easy to prepare.
4
Servings
100
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 lb
Chicken Broth
16 ounces (canned)
Chicken Flavored Bouillon Cube
1 tablespoon
Carrots
1 cup (diced into large pieces)
Celery
2 ribs (cut into 3-4 inch sticks)
Onion
1/2 large (diced into large pieces)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tablespoon
Garlic Powder
1/2 tablespoon
Celery Seed
1/2 teaspoon
Bay Leaves
2
Instructions
1
In a large stockpot, place the chicken breasts in a single layer.
2
Add the diced carrots, celery sticks, and large pieces of onion around the chicken.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, bouillon cube, and enough water to fully cover the chicken and vegetables. Pour this mixture into the pot.
4
Sprinkle the herbs including crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, celery seed, and bay leaves into the broth. If using, add any seasonal fresh herbs for additional flavor.
5
Bring the mixture to a rolling simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer for about 1 hour.
6
Once the chicken is cooked through, carefully remove it from the pot and set aside to cool on a cutting board.
7
Increase the heat to bring the broth to a rolling boil and reduce it, cooking for about 10 minutes or until you reach the desired thickness.
8
Remove the pot from heat and strain the broth into a clean jar. The broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen indefinitely.
9
Using two forks, shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Serve the shredded chicken in salads, wraps, sandwiches, or toss it with pasta for a quick meal.
Nutrition Information
2g
Fat
5g
Carbs
17.5g
Protein
1g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Herbed Poached Chicken with Flavorful Broth.
What is the description of this dish?
It is a versatile dish featuring chicken poached in a fragrant broth, perfect for meal prepping.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
There are 100 calories per serving.
How much fat is in each serving?
There is 2g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates does one serving contain?
One serving contains 5g of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 17.5g of protein.
How much fiber is in each serving?
There is 1g of fiber per serving.
What type of chicken is used?
The recipe uses 1 lb of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast.
How much chicken broth is required?
It requires 16 ounces of canned chicken broth.
What amount of chicken bouillon is needed?
1 tablespoon of chicken flavored bouillon cube is needed.
How are the carrots prepared?
Carrots should be diced into large pieces to total 1 cup.
How should the celery be cut?
Celery should be cut into 3-4 inch sticks.
How much onion is used?
Use 1/2 of a large onion diced into large pieces.
What amount of crushed red pepper flakes is included?
The recipe calls for 1/2 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
How much garlic powder is used?
1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder is used.
What is the measurement for the celery seed?
The measurement is 1/2 teaspoon of celery seed.
How many bay leaves are needed?
You will need 2 bay leaves.
How should the chicken be placed in the stockpot?
Chicken breasts should be placed in a single layer.
What is the poaching liquid composed of?
It is a mixture of chicken broth, bouillon cube, and water.
Can fresh herbs be added to the recipe?
Yes, seasonal fresh herbs can be added for additional flavor.
How long should the chicken simmer?
Simmer the mixture for about 1 hour.
What is the next step after the chicken is cooked?
Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool on a cutting board.
How long should the broth be reduced after removing the chicken?
The broth should be boiled and reduced for about 10 minutes.
How should the broth be stored?
Strain the broth into a clean jar.
How long can the broth stay in the refrigerator?
It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
How long can the broth be stored in the freezer?
The broth can be frozen indefinitely.
How is the chicken shredded?
Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
What are suggested uses for the shredded chicken?
It can be served in salads, wraps, sandwiches, or with pasta.
What can the poaching broth be used for?
The broth can be saved for future soups or sauces.