Chicken Chakhokhbili with Steamed Rice

A comforting Georgian chicken and tomato stew featuring tender chicken breast simmered with mild seasonings and served alongside fluffy white rice.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 50 min
• Total: 1 hr 10 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Georgian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.50/serving

Dietary

• Low-Residue
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• savory
• classic
• boil
• sauté
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, finely diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 28 ounce crushed tomatoes (no added salt)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 3 cup water

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken breast pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and finely diced yellow onion to the pot. Sauté until the onion is very soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. While the stew simmers, prepare the white rice. In a medium saucepan, combine white rice and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
6. Serve the Chicken Chakhokhbili warm with the steamed white rice.

Notes

Ensure the onion is cooked very soft for optimal low-residue diet adherence. This dish reheats well and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbohydrates: 40 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 125 mg