Colorful Chicken Stew

Name: Colorful Chicken Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 5 medium carrots, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 2 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes; Artificial sweetener equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 cups cold water

In Galax, Virginia, Ila Alderman relies on chili powder to spice up this hearty stew brimming with chicken and fresh-tasting veggies. Since it simmers in a slow cooker all day, it's wonderful to have it ready when you walk in the door.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
Artificial sweetener equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups cold water

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 123 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Colorful Chicken Stew in Quick Cooking January/February 2000