Creole Chicken Stew

Serves 6

169 calories

2g fat

7g carbohydrates

29g protein

227mg sodium

2g fiber

Ingredients

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

1 ½ cups bell peppers, diced

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup tomatoes, diced

1 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon thyme

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon all-purpose seasoning

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in cubes

1 cup okra, sliced

½ cup yellow onions, chopped

Cayenne is an extremely flavorful, hot spice made from dried and ground peppers. It's used in a variety of cuisines and is quite famously used in hot sauces.

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.

  • Cook on medium-high heat for 15 minutes.

  • Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes, then serve.

Working with Onions

Refrigerate onions before cutting them to keep your eyes from watering. The cooling helps reduce the gases from emitting and irritating your eyes.

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