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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3-4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1-2 fresh sage leaves
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 6 cups water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2954g | |
| Calories 1543 | |
| Calories from Fat 64 | 4% |
| Total Fat 7.38g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.98g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium 5863mg | 168% |
| Total Carbs 230.59g | 61% |
| Dietary Fiber 53.8g | 179% |
| Sugars 11.49g | 8% |
| Protein 142.49g | 228% |
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