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Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken Stew

Smoky, hearty chicken stew is simple to prepare and slow cooks to perfection in just 2 1/2 hours.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American/Mexican
Keyword: slow cooker chipotle chicken
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken Stew

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion sliced thin
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 6 to 8 baby potatoes or 3 yukon gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes about 1 large or 2 small
  • 1/2 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • a handful of fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  • Coat a slow cooker with olive oil or cooking spray. Place the sliced bell peppers, garlic, onions , jalapeno pepper into the bottom of a slow cooker
  • Place the chopped tomatoes and chicken breasts, topped with spices on top of the sliced vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Arrange the potatoes around the perimeter of the slow cooker, and add the broth.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3 hours or 1 1/2 hours on high heat.
  • Add lime juice and fresh cilantro for garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Cut the vegetables ahead of time for easy prep.
  • Wear rubber gloves when cutting jalapeno peppers to avoid burning hands.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, gradually add a cornstarch or flour slurry using equal parts of cornstarch or flour to water.
Substitutes:
Swap boneless chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs.
Fresh tomatoes can be replaced with low-sodium canned and diced tomatoes.
Garlic cloves can be swapped with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder per clove.
Chipotle chili powder can be swapped with a chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce or ancho chili powder with a 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika.
Reduce the heat and use 1/2 a jalapeno pepper or leave it out.
 
 
 
 
Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat it in the microwave or on top of the stove. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 1730mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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