Chicken with stems

7 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade) 2 medium carrots , cut into 1/4 inch dice 2 celery ribs , cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 onion , cut into 1/4 inch dice 4[...]

1 pineapple (preferably labeled "extra sweet"; about 3 1/2 lb) About 2 qt water 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (3/4 lb total) 1/4 cup vegetable oil[...]

3/4 c. water boiled 1/4 ounce sun-dry tomatoes dry-packed 4 x 3 oz skinless boneless chicken breast halves     salt and black pepper 4 ounce spreadable cheese[...]