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Favorite Skillet Dinner

SUBMITTED BY: Helen Purkerson 

"This has been a family favorite for years. So when our children completed college and moved out on their own, this recipe went with them."
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil and butter for 10-12 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Remove bay leaf before serving.

FOOTNOTE

  • Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared with margarine and low-sodium chicken broth and without added salt) equals 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 starch; also, 260 calories, 111 mg sodium, 73 mg cholesterol, 18 gm carbohydrate, 30 gm protein, 8 gm fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by WILLINN 
Just OK. Used 4 chicken breasts and 2 potatoes, as they were large. Almost didn't fit in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by Mary 
Wonderful versatile recipe! It has mild flavor to accomodate most any picky eater, and my... MORE


 
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