Fruited Chicken Stew

Submitted by Brooke the Cook in

"Hearty stew that goes well with a thick slice of crusty bread"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (6 ounce) can water
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄4 cup apricot, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 1⁄2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into quarter inch dice
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup frozen peas (for color) (optional)

directions

1. In large saucepan over medium-high heat combine broth, water, tomato paste and seasonings
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 25-30 minutes until chicken and squash are cooked through.

Reviews

[Debbie R.]

Awesome! Not intensely spicy so there's no need to put it over couscous or rice. It's great straight out of the bowl like it's "stew" name would indicate. I had to use dried onions--and had no apricots--and it's still fantastic. I used golden raisins, and they provided some tanginess. I'm eating it for breakfast too.

 

[Sydney Mike]

We really, really enjoyed this stew, what with the combination of raisins & apricots! The one change I made was to use 2 chicken breasts, for a slightly meatier stew! And, as much as we liked it right now, I'm keeping this recipe onhand to make when the weather gets a bit cooler! Thanks for sharing it! [Tagged, made & reviewed in 1-2-3 Hit Wonders tag]

 

[TinyBubbles]

I had chicken thighs on hand, so I browned them first and then cooked them in the sauce. This dish is spectacular! Full of flavor and pretty healthy, too! Was a huge hit with my DH--he says thanks a bunch!