Provençal Chicken and Fennel

Provençal Chicken and Fennel

6 small fennel bulbs, 3 lb. total, trimmed
2 tomatoes, diced, or 14 1/2 oz. canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 C. (2 fl oz/60 ml) dry white wine
1 T. grated orange zest
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
6 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves, 5 oz. each, trimmed of visible fat
2 T. chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

Cut each fennel bulb in half lengthwise through the base. Cut each half into 4 wedges. In a large nonstick frying pan, combine the tomatoes, wine, orange zest, garlic, vinegar and pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Arrange the chicken and fennel over the tomato mixture, spooning a bit of the sauce over them. Cover and cook until the chicken is opaque throughout and the fennel is tender, about 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and vegetables to a warmed platter. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and sprinkle with the parsley. To serve, divide among individual plates.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 163
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 2g

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