Herbed Chicken on Toast 🍗🍞
Recipe Overview
- Name: Herbed Chicken on Toast
- Servings: 2
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Description: Great to have in the freezer for over toast, tortillas, just reheat for a quick meal. From the Canadian Diabetes Association.
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Canadian, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Freezer, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Chicken breasts |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1 tsp | Marjoram |
| 1/2 tsp | Herbs |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 stalk | Celery |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/4 cup | Skim milk powder |
| 1 tbsp | Cornstarch |
| To taste | Pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 280.5
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 93.2mg
- Sodium: 706.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 31.5g
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken: In a saucepan, combine chicken breasts, water, marjoram, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
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Chill Broth: Remove the chicken from the saucepan and chill the broth until the fat sets on top. Once chilled, remove the fat from the broth.
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Shred Chicken: Discard the bones and skin from the cooked chicken, then cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Cook Vegetables: In a heavy saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of skimmed chicken broth until it boils. Add celery and onion, then stir and cook for about 4 minutes until tender.
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Prepare Sauce: Mix together the remaining cooled broth, skim milk powder, cornstarch, and pepper until smooth. Stir this mixture into the celery and onion mixture, then cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Combine and Heat: Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and continue cooking until thoroughly heated.
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Serve: Enjoy immediately, or make ahead of time to reheat just before serving. This dish is also convenient to have in the freezer for emergencies. It’s versatile and goes well in crepes, tortillas, or popovers.
Tips for Success
- Make Ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Prepare a batch ahead of time and store it in the freezer for quick and easy meals.
- Customize: Feel free to adjust the herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Serve with: Serve this herbed chicken on toast, tortillas, or over rice for a satisfying meal.
Enjoy Your Herbed Chicken on Toast!
This flavorful and nutritious dish is a hit with both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or stocking up your freezer for busy days, this herbed chicken on toast recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Bon appétit! 🍽️
