Gentle Poached Chicken with Carrot and Zucchini Puree

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A soothing poached chicken breast served with a smooth carrot and zucchini puree, designed for easy digestion and gentle on the gut. This healthy bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, carrot, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 International cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breast
2 medium (about 200 g) carrot
1 medium (about 150 g) zucchini
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 pieces of chicken breast in a medium saucepan with 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup water, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and poach the chicken for 15 minutes until cooked through and tender.
Step 2: While the chicken cooks, peel and chop 2 medium carrots and 1 medium zucchini into 1-inch pieces. Steam the vegetables in a steamer basket over boiling water for 10 minutes until soft and tender.
Step 3: Transfer steamed carrot and zucchini to a blender, add 1 tbsp olive oil, and blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little cooking water if needed to loosen the puree.
Step 4: Remove chicken from the broth and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing thinly. Serve sliced chicken over the carrot-zucchini puree for a mild, nourishing meal.