Description
A simple and delightful chicken stew that brings families together with warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb of fresh chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups of vegetable broth, low sodium preferred
- 1 can of diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (adjust to your taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Optional: Chopped fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering all items; let kids help wash veggies!
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft.
- Brown the chicken pieces, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
- Add the diced bell pepper and stir to combine.
- Season with oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, scraping the pot for flavor.
- Simmer for about 25-30 minutes until thickened and aromatic.
- Final touch: Adjust seasoning, and stir in cream if desired.
- Serve in bowls topped with freshly chopped herbs.
Notes
Don’t skip fresh herbs; they enhance the dish’s soul.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg