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Chicken with Fennel and Tomato

FLAVOR BOOSTER Fennel, tomato, and wine are common ingredients in Mediterranean cooking; in this recipe, they make a wonderful bed for chicken breast halves. Once the chicken is cooked through, the vegetables become a flavorful sauce to serve alongside.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

6 plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 fennel bulbs (10 to 12 ounces each), halved, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise, fronds reserved for garnish
1/2 cup dry white wine
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large, deep skillet, combine tomatoes, sliced fennel, and wine; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in a single layer on top of vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Use a slotted spatula to transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice crosswise about 1/2 inch thick. To serve, divide vegetable mixture among shallow bowls; top each with a sliced breast. Garnish with reserved fennel fronds.

  2. Steaming the chicken

    Step 3

    Choose a skillet that is just deep enough to hold all the ingredients (the vegetables will wilt slightly during cooking), with enough room to cover tightly with a lid. Also, allow as much space as possible between the chicken breasts to ensure even cooking.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 323

    Step 6

    Fat: 3.2g (0.8g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 54.7g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 12.4g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 4.7g

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