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Winter Vegetable Chicken Stew

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

12

ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 pieces)

1

pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3 pieces)

1

/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking water

1

/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

4

slender carrots, peeled

3

large celery ribs

2

medium parsnips (6 ounces), peeled

4

small onions, peeled and quartered lengthwise, with roots attached

3

cups water

1

14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat

1

tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried

1

/2 pound wide egg noodles

1

/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1

tablespoon unsalted butter

4

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1

bunch (1 1/2 pounds) Swiss chard, coarsely chopped, with stems

2

ounces shaved Parmesan cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces; season with salt and pepper. Heat a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add half of the chicken to the pot; cook, turning occasionally, until nicely browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, cut the carrots, celery, and parsnips into 3/4-inch pieces. Place the vegetables, onions, browned chicken, water, broth, and rosemary in the Dutch oven; scrape the browned bits from the bottom. Cover; bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Cook the noodles in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and return to pot. Stir in parsley, chicken, and any collected juices in the bowl. Cook on low until the chicken is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; keep warm.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; stir until golden, about 1 minute. Add the chard; cook, turning occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Divide the chard among 6 bowls. Ladle the soup on top; serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.

  2. Fit to eat recipe

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 481

    Step 7

    Fat: 11g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 142mg

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 55g

    Step 10

    Sodium: 724mg

    Step 11

    Protein: 41g

    Step 12

    Fiber: 6g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.