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chicken and fennel in rosemary-wine broth

Recipe by
Tuesday Cooks
The Villages, FL

This recipe was prepared by Ed Daly, a Curious Cuisiner member, for the November 2014 regular meeting .. and was chosen from the Weight Watchers Weekly publication ... "A rustic Italian entrée, perfect for a cool night. Serve with crusty whole-grain bread or over rice."

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken and fennel in rosemary-wine broth

  • 1 lb
    fennel bulb
  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    fresh chopped rosemary
  • 5 tsp
    flour, divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 c
    white or red wine
  • 2 tsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 can
    14.5oz chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper, to taste

How To Make chicken and fennel in rosemary-wine broth

  • 1
    Trim stalk from fennel. Quarter lengthwise, then slice crosswise into small pieces, reserve fronds for garnish.
  • 2
    Put chicken on a plate and sprinkle with rosemary. Then sprinkle with 4 tsp. of flour. Toss to coat.
  • 3
    Heat 1 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, but not fully cooked (about 6 minutes). Transfer to plate.
  • 4
    In same skillet, over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tsp oil. Add fennel and onions. Saute until lightly browned and almost tender (about 7 minutes).
  • 5
    Add wine and garlic; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring bottom of pan to scrape up browned bits, until most of wine has evaporated (about 1 minute).
  • 6
    In a small bowl, mix broth with remaining flour. Stir into skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste, Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-law; simmer 1 minute. Add chicken and cook, tossing often, until chicken is cooked through (about 2 minutes). Garnish with fennel fronds and serve.

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