Brunswick Stew (Chicken and Lima Bean Stew)

threeovens's Note:

An easy, hearty stew that can be prepared in about an hour.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0

• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups onions, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 10 ounces lima beans, thawed if frozen
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. Combine flour, garlic and cayenne in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
2. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook bacon, then remove to plate lined with paper towels.
3. Add chicken to pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Add onions, peppers and lima beans and cook about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Return bacon to pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 30 minutes. Stew liquid will thicken to the consistency of gravy.