Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy European Recipes Healthy French Recipes Healthy French Soup and Stew Recipes Basque Chicken Stew 5.0 (1) 1 Review Straddling the coastal border between Northern Spain and Southern France, the people of the Basque region have a deep affection for fork-tender chicken stewed in a vibrant tomato-pepper sauce. Briny green olives stuffed with Spain's pimiento peppers root the dish even further. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 2, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 40 mins Total Time: 4 hrs Servings: 8 Yield: 12 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon crushed dried savory ½ cup small pimiento-stuffed olives Directions Combine chicken, potatoes, onion and bell pepper in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, broth, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and savory. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours. Stir in olives before serving. Tips To make ahead: Prep chicken, onion and bell pepper and combine. Prep potatoes and cover with water. Combine tomatoes, broth, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and savory. Refrigerate separately for up to 1 day. Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 246 Calories 8g Fat 20g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 246 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 4g Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 104mg 35% Vitamin A 1134IU 23% Vitamin C 46mg 51% Folate 33mcg 8% Sodium 685mg 30% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 45mg 11% Potassium 860mg 18% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved