Quick Pot-Au-Feu(Low-Fat)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A quick, low-fat chicken and vegetable stew with aromatic herbs, perfect for a wholesome, satisfying meal in under 40 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch strips lengthwise
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 small zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Rub the chicken breasts with 1/3 teaspoon of thyme, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large deep nonstick skillet and add the chicken.
  3. Sear quickly on both sides, about 15 minutes, then remove the chicken from the skillet.
  4. Add beef broth, leeks, carrots, tomatoes, bay leaf, and crushed garlic to the skillet and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are almost tender.
  6. Return the chicken and its juices to the skillet and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

298 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 8.6g 11% DV
Carbs 54.5g 20% DV
Fiber 18.4g 66% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 463.8mg 20% DV
Potassium 1155.5mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 217.8mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 95.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 619.3mg 48% DV
Iron 22.1mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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