Chicken With Fennel Recipe

Name: Chicken With Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs; 6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 purple onion, chopped; 4 large carrots, coarsely shredded; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 1 tablespoon anise liqueur (optional); Parsleyed couscous; Garnish: fresh fennel fronds

Servings: persons

1
Trim bases from fennel bulbs; cut bulbs into thin strips, reserving fronds for garnish, if desired.
2
Sprinkle 3 teaspoons Seasoning Mix evenly over chicken.
3
Saute chicken in 2 teaspoons hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Cut into thin slices; set aside, and keep warm.
4
Saute fennel, onion, and carrot in remaining 1 teaspoon hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until fennel begins to soften.
5
Stir in chicken broth and remaining 1 teaspoon Seasoning Mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 8 minutes. Stir in milk and, if desired, liqueur. Return chicken to pan; cook 6 more minutes or until heated. Serve chicken topped with fennel mixture over parsleyed couscous. Garnish, if desired.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used ouzo for anise liqueur.

449

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fennel bulbs, 6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1 purple onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Fennel falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken With Fennel

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Variations & substitutions

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