Name: Basque Chicken Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 240 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1.5 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; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon crushed dried savory; 0.5 cup small pimiento-stuffed olives

Basque Chicken Stew

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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.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on October 2, 2018

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

12 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246	Calories
8g	Fat
20g	Carbs
23g	Protein

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.