Chicken Stew, Mediterranean Inspired

Chicken Stew

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Cook Time 50-60 minutes. 4 servings.

You will need:

• 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained (like Great Northern beans)
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless/skinless, cubed
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 ground ginger
• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• (1) 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes (no salt added kind), drained
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbpn golden raisins (optional)

Directions:

1. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray. 
2. Add chicken and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Turn chicken once during cooking. 
3. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. Lower heat. Add the rest of the ingredients (not chicken). If you like your peppers a little crisp, leave out. 
5. Bring to simmer, cook 2 minutes.
6. Add chicken to the pot. 
7. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. 
8. Add the peppers in last 15 minutes, so they remain a little crisp.
9. Enjoy!