Mediterranean Chicken Stew Recipe

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Tomatoes and peppers lend to the eye-catching color of this fast-to-fix stew. The mild seasonings will appeal to everyone's tastes.

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Mediterranean Chicken Stew Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup pitted ripe olives
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add chicken; cook for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Stir in the tomatoes, peppers, olives, salt and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with rice. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 236 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 738 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Chicken Stew in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 2003, p1