Poached Chicken Breasts with Apples

Tarragon and apple flavor this heart-healthy chicken recipe.



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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Total Time: 20 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup
    apple juice or apple cider
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    instant chicken bouillon granules
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  • clove garlic, minced
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    dried tarragon, crushed
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  •  Dash
    pepper
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  • small (12 ounces total) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
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  • medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
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  • 1/4 cup
    sliced green onions
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  • 1 tablespoon
    water
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoons
    cornstarch
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Directions
1.
In a 10-inch skillet combine apple juice, bouillon granules, garlic, tarragon, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Add chicken breasts; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
2.
Turn chicken over; add apple slices and green onions. Cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
3.
With a slotted spoon remove chicken and apples; keep warm. Reserve cooking liquid.
4.
In a small bowl stir together the water and cornstarch. Stir into liquid in skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Spoon over chicken and apples. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 182, Total Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 111 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 27 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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