Boiled Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in chicken breasts (about 4 pounds)
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 celery ribs with tops, quartered
  • 2 carrots, quartered
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until done. Cool chicken slightly; remove and discard skin and bones. Chop meat, and store in airtight containers in freezer up to 3 months. Strain and reserve broth to use fresh or freeze, if desired. Broth may be frozen in airtight containers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

356 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 10.8g 14% DV
Carbs 60.6g 22% DV
Fiber 14.9g 53% DV
Sugar 13.2g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10336mg 100% DV
Potassium 1050.8mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 947.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 37.9mg 42% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 301.3mg 23% DV
Iron 13.2mg 73% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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