I love stew and soups. However so many are heavy and full of fat. I love this lightened up version of Creole Chicken Stew! It’s so yummy served over rice. Use Brown rice, and wheat bread and turkey bacon to make it even more healthy! Let me know if you try it!
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Using turkey bacon and brown rice will make this recipe even more heart healthy!
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[recipe-ingredients]
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 slices bacon, chopped (optional, turkey bacon option as well)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup white wine
1 can (15 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/3-1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Cooked rice
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[recipe-directions]
Cook bacon in large skillet until almost done.
Add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring, 4 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl. Add olive oil to skillet and add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Pour in wine; deglaze bottom of pan, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper mixture, water, oregano, cumin, thyme, Cajun seasoning and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Make sure to pierce tomatoes and even chop up if desired. Add green beans; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice, if desired.
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