Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant
and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of
almost anyone's diet. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need
to consume extra calories and eat a variety of nutritious foods
to contribute to their baby's growth and
development.
Prep time:
60 minutes, including cook time
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp. olive or canola oil
- 10 oz. dry red wine (cabernet or burgundy; see
Note
)
- 10 oz. beef broth
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. catsup
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Whisk cornstarch into beef broth; set aside.
- In nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Make sure oil is hot before browning chicken.
- Brown chicken on all sides: 2 minutes on each big side, 45
seconds on each thin side.
- Reduce heat to low and season chicken with salt and pepper to
taste.
- Cook an additional 5 minutes per side.
- Add wine, beef broth/cornstarch, catsup, thyme, bay leaves,
and garlic. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes,
covered. Sauce will thicken slightly.
Makes:
4 servings
Serving size:
1 chicken breast + sauce
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
262 calories
36 g protein
5 g fat
1 g sat. fat
6 g carbohydrate
82 mg cholesterol
518 mg sodium
32 mg calcium
2 mg iron
9 mcg folic acid
Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands
used.
Note:
Alcohol from wine contributes 49 calories (7 g alcohol/ serving).
Alcohol boils off during cooking, but alcohol-free red wine can
also be used as a substitute.
Why this recipe is good for pregnant or breastfeeding
women:
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, B6, and niacin,
which are important during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Reviewed by:
Mary L. Gavin, MD, and Tracy Chivari, MS, RD, CDN
Date reviewed: May 2006
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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