4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 small onion, quartered
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, sliced
1. Place chicken breast halves in large saucepan. Add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer 10 minutes. Skim foam from surface and discard.
2. Add all remaining ingredients; simmer an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender.
3. Remove chicken from broth; cool 15 minutes. Strain broth. Cool broth uncovered in refrigerator. Cut up chicken as desired. Store chicken and cooled broth tightly covered in refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup Cooked Chicken * Calories: 130 * Calories from Fat: 45 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 5 g 8% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 60 mg 20% * Sodium: 60 mg 3% * Total Carbohydrate: 0 g 0% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 0 g * Protein: 20 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 4% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 1/2 Lean Meat