Caribbean Chicken Stew

SoupNazi
SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
This recipe is super high in antoxidants.

2 Tbsp canola oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsps cinnamon
1 tsp each, allspice and nutmeg
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt
1 bay leaf
1 16oz can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
2 cups 99% fat free, low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and pulled into strips
1 1/2 cups winter squash or zucchini, cubed
1 15.5 oz can of black beans, undrained
4 limes, cut into quarters
Optional: cooked brown rice

In a large pot, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, green pepper; saute 3 minutes

Add spices; saute 3 minutes

Add tomatoes, broth, chicken, squash, and beans.

Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionaly.

Remove bay leaf

Serve over optional brown rice with juice from lime wedges.

Serves 8
Per serving: 221 calories, 18 carbohydrates, 23g protein, 6g fat (1 saturated), 60mg cholesterol, 6g fiber, 275mg sodium

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  • SoupNazi
    SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
    This recipe is super high in antoxidants.

    2 Tbsp canola oil
    1 large yellow onion, chopped
    1 large green pepper, chopped
    3 garlic cloves, crushed
    2 tsps cinnamon
    1 tsp each, allspice and nutmeg
    1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
    salt
    1 bay leaf
    1 16oz can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
    2 cups 99% fat free, low sodium chicken broth
    1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and pulled into strips
    1 1/2 cups winter squash or zucchini, cubed
    1 15.5 oz can of black beans, undrained
    4 limes, cut into quarters
    Optional: cooked brown rice

    In a large pot, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, green pepper; saute 3 minutes

    Add spices; saute 3 minutes

    Add tomatoes, broth, chicken, squash, and beans.

    Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionaly.

    Remove bay leaf

    Serve over optional brown rice with juice from lime wedges.

    Serves 8
    Per serving: 221 calories, 18 carbohydrates, 23g protein, 6g fat (1 saturated), 60mg cholesterol, 6g fiber, 275mg sodium
  • RLCoach
    RLCoach Posts: 65 Member
    Thank you, this sounds so good.
  • SoupNazi
    SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
    Your very welcome RLCoach.:happy:
  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
    This is something I can eat on my detox. Thank you for sharing. It sounds wonderful.:flowerforyou: