SAVORY BRAISED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

Savory Braised Chicken with Vegetables image

My braised chicken is a recipe my mom used to make when I was small. It tastes much more complicated than it actually is! -Michelle Collins, Lake Orion, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh baby carrots
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium zucchini, sliced
Sliced French bread baguette, optional

Steps:

Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken in batches; cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan., Add broth, tomato paste and seasonings to same pan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add vegetables and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. If desired, serve with baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges