Slow-Cooked Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Name: Slow-Cooked Mediterranean Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained); 15 ounce chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 1 zucchini (large, diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup white rice; 2 whole pita bread (warmed)

Tender chicken thighs and a colorful array of vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich, herby tomato broth, served with fluffy white rice and warm pita bread.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 8 hr
Total: 8 hr 15 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.38/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
15 ounce chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1 zucchini (large, diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup white rice
2 whole pita bread (warmed)

Instructions

Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or wipe with olive oil. Add the cut chicken thighs, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced zucchini, and diced red bell pepper to the slow cooker.
Pour in the vegetable broth. Sprinkle with dried oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
About 20 minutes before serving, prepare the uncooked white rice according to package directions or in a rice cooker. While the rice cooks, warm the pita bread.
Once the stew is cooked, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve the warm Mediterranean chicken stew over the cooked white rice, with warmed pita bread on the side.

Notes

Leftovers store and reheat very well. If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash a few of the chickpeas against the side of the pot with a fork to help thicken the broth before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 575
Protein: 36.3 g
Carbohydrates: 81.6 g
Fat: 11.8 g
Fiber: 9.8 g
Sodium: 1266 mg
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sugar: 11.8 g
Cholesterol: 96 mg