Pam's African Chicken Stew

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Aromatic and flavorful, this chicken stew is filled with garbanzo beans, sweet potatoes, and chicken. Serve over rice.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, undrained

  • ¼ cup peanut butter

Directions

  1. In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken, and brown quickly. Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat to medium low, and add garlic, onion and sweet potato to the pan; cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, red pepper, and salt and pepper.

  2. Mix in chicken broth and browned chicken. Place lid on skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Remove lid, and stir in the peanut butter and garbanzo beans. Make sure the peanut butter is blended in. Replace lid to simmer for 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437 Calories
14g Fat
55g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 437
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 1088mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 10mg 12%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 890mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.