Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
Tomatoes and peppers lend to the eye-catching color of this fast-to-fix stew. The mild seasonings will appeal to everyone's tastes.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 236 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.