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Winter Vegetable Chicken Stew

Ingredients

serves 6

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
  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

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