Creole Chicken Stew

Creole Chicken Stew
Makes: 4  servings
Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:   15 mins 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 pound smoked ham, or 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 15 - 16 ounce can whole tomatoes in puree, chopped
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Cooked rice (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes just until tender. Transfer to bowl.

2. Add chicken to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook, turning pieces until browned. Add ham and garlic; cook, stirring, until browned. Add wine; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, pepper-onion mixture, water, oregano, cumin, thyme and red pepper sauce; bring to boil. Add beans. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice, if desired. Makes 4 servings. (Nutrition facts are based on per serving without rice.)

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 4
  • Calories(kcal)340,
  • Protein(gm)42,
  • Carbohydrate(gm)16,
  • Fat, total(gm)12,
  • Cholesterol(mg)155,
  • Saturated fat(gm)3,
  • Sodium(mg)1022,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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