CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO CARIBBEAN STEW

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This is a remake of the lovely Caribbean Chicken and Squash Stew Recipe #151674. If you don't have time to stew your stew like that one, but still want that flavorful kick, give this frugal version a try. Excellent over rice.

Provided by deb12

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion
1 cup celery (1 stalk)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (or green)
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 -2 cup chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (we prefer petite diced)
1 sweet potato, 1/2 inch diced (peeling can stay on)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Chop onion, celery, red or green pepper, and garlic. Add to oil.
  • Stir in thyme and bay leaf. Cook over medium to medium low until onions are soft, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, chop sweet potato into 1/2 inch dice (peeling can stay on).
  • Near end of cooking time, add crushed red pepper to pot and stir to mix.
  • Add black pepper, tomatoes, broth, sweet potato and chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
  • Serve over hot rice.
  • Freeze separate from rice if freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 506.7, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 24.3

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