MIDDLE EASTERN OLIVE CHICKEN STEW WW WEIGHT WATCHERS

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Has a delicate fresh flavor, not heavy at all. Got from another site and it was given 8 points per serving. Can serve over basmati rice, couscous, or rice - I served in a bowl as a stew.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite size pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 extra small red potatoes or 3 large red potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 -2 cup fat free chicken broth
1 lemon, juice of, fresh squeezed
zest from 1/2 lemon
1 cup green olives, pitted
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Spray a large pot or Dutch oven with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium high heat.
  • Brown chicken and remove chicken and set aside
  • Add in garlic and onion and sauté, stirring constantly, until tender, about 5 minute.
  • Return chicken to pan, and sprinkle with cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, & pepper.
  • Add in potatoes, tomatoes, and 1-2 cups of broth (use enough broth to cover all the chicken and potatoes).
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in lemon juice, lemon zest, capers olives and parsley and heat through. Add in additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired (I didn't need additional S&P).
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1362.5, Carbohydrate 128.2, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 12.6, Protein 40.2

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