Chicken with Herbed Vegetable Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken with Herbed Vegetable Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small zucchini, cut into thin strips; 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into thin strips; 4 2-inch-long pieces celery, cut into thin strips; 1/2 medium carrot, cut into thin strips; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth; 8 large fresh basil leaves, sliced

Servings: persons

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small zucchini, cut into thin strips
1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into thin strips
4 2-inch-long pieces celery, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
8 large fresh basil leaves, sliced

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and half of thyme.
2
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken; saute 3 minutes per side.
4
Transfer to plate.
5
Add zucchini, leek, celery, carrot, garlic and remaining thyme.
6
Saute until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes.
8
Return chicken to skillet, nestling chicken among vegetables.
9
Pour in broth; bring to boil.
10
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
11
Transfer chicken to platter.
12
Add basil and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
13
Season with salt and pepper; spoon sauce over chicken.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 small zucchini, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Herbed Vegetable Sauce 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.

Chicken with Herbed Vegetable Sauce

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