This comforting dish features tender chicken gently simmered with aromatic leeks, carrots, onions, and turnips. Fresh thyme infuses the broth, creating a savory and fragrant flavor profile that highlights the natural sweetness of the vegetables. The cabbage adds a hearty texture, making this a well-rounded and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it offers a wholesome, home-style taste without heavy sauces or complicated techniques. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers consistent results and can be easily adjusted to serve a crowd or saved for leftovers.
Poached Chicken
Description
This comforting dish features tender chicken gently simmered with aromatic leeks, carrots, onions, and turnips. Fresh thyme infuses the broth, creating a savory and fragrant flavor profile that highlights the natural sweetness of the vegetables. The cabbage adds a hearty texture, making this a well-rounded and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it offers a wholesome, home-style taste without heavy sauces or complicated techniques. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers consistent results and can be easily adjusted to serve a crowd or saved for leftovers.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the whole chicken in a large stockpot or Dutch oven that is large enough to hold the chicken and all vegetables.
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Add the leeks, carrots, onions, turnips, and thyme around and on top of the chicken.
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Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Cover the pot with water or chicken broth until the ingredients are just submerged.
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Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low to maintain a steady simmer.
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Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, then add the cabbage wedges on top of the other vegetables.
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Continue simmering for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165&# 194;°F) and the vegetables are tender.
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Carefully remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1065.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 48.0g74%
- Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
- Cholesterol 353.6mg118%
- Sodium 460.2mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.2g10%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
- Sugars 11.4g
- Protein 110.3g221%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use the remaining broth as a flavorful base for soups or stews.
For easier serving, you can remove the chicken after cooking, shred the meat, and return it to the pot with the vegetables.
Ensure leeks are thoroughly cleaned to remove any grit trapped in the layers.
Adjust the amount of cabbage based on preference; it will shrink significantly during cooking.
