Name: Chicken Stew with Collard Greens & Peanuts
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; .5 teaspoon kosher salt plus a pinch, divided; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, diced; .5 medium red bell pepper or 2 mini bell peppers, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 0.5 cup crunchy peanut butter; .5 habanero chile or 1/4 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.125 teaspoon ground cumin; 2.25 cups cubed peeled butternut squash; 2 cups packed sliced collards or other dark leafy greens; Chopped fresh cilantro & unsalted peanuts for serving

Chicken Stew with Collard Greens & Peanuts

4.5

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2 Reviews

This West African–inspired chicken stew is hearty and has lots of bold, umami flavors. It's satisfying and packed with many beneficial ingredients—peanut butter and chicken for protein, nutrient-rich collard greens and colorful vegetables.

Virginia Willis

Published on December 21, 2021

Chicken Stew with Collard Greens & Peanuts — Photo: Jacob Fox

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Soy-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon canola oil
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus a pinch, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
½ medium red bell pepper or 2 mini bell peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
½ habanero chile or 1/4 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
2 ¼ cups cubed peeled butternut squash
2 cups packed sliced collards or other dark leafy greens
Chopped fresh cilantro & unsalted peanuts for serving

Directions

Whisk broth and tomato paste in a large measuring cup or bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add to the pot and cook, turning as needed, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add onion, carrots and bell pepper to the pot; cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the broth mixture, peanut butter, chile pepper, bay leaf, coriander, cinnamon, cumin and the remaining pinch of salt; stir until smooth. Add the chicken and any juices that have accumulated, squash and greens.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the soup has thickened, about 5 minutes more. Discard the bay leaf. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453	Calories
25g	Fat
34g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 30g	60%
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 608mg	26%
Potassium 1027mg	22%

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.