CHICKEN STEW WITH OKRA, CORN, AND TOMATOES

Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes image

This quick skillet stew may remind you of gumbo, if you serve it with a mound of white rice. Start the chicken first, so the fresh flavors of okra, corn, and tomatoes stay light and bright with only a brief simmering time at the end. Instead of rice, you can create a complete dinner plate with a side of roasted potatoes and a crisp, green salad. Add a piece of crusty bread, in either case, for a satisfying summer meal.

Provided by Bibi

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups sliced okra
1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a deep, 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season each chicken thigh with Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Add chicken to shimmering oil and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Add chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chicken is almost done, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
Increase heat to medium, add okra, corn, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Replace lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are soft and internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 more minutes.
Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and stir into the sauce rapidly until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 342.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g