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Dijon Chicken Stew

:  November/December 2010

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This satisfying stew stars chunks of chicken and tender braised escarole in a flavorful Dijon wine sauce. Try it with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or pork tenderloin, if you prefer. It doubles easily in the same pot. Serve with rustic whole-grain bread.


READER'S COMMENT:
"I also used baby spinach because escarole wasn't available. Likewise...I only had thighs on hand. Added more chicken stock, cooked thighs for a bit, removed and added arborio rice. Returned the chicken to the pot. It was a very...
Dijon Chicken Stew Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat | High potassium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Diabetes appropriate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced shallots
  • 1/4 cup chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 cups chopped escarole (1 medium head)
  • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  1. Whisk water, mustard and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and rosemary; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine is almost evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add chicken, escarole and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch mixture and add to the pot. Bring the stew to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Per serving: 262 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 63 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 27 g protein; 3 g fiber; 487 mg sodium; 743 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (49% daily value), Folate (39% dv), Potassium (21% dv), Vitamin C (18% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Main dish, poultry
Soups/stews
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
American
French
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
4
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High potassium
Gluten free
Main Ingredient
Chicken
Preparation/ Technique
Braise/Stew
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Budget
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
One dish meals
Publication
November/December 2010
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