SLOW COOKER AFRICAN STEW (FLAT BELLY)

Slow Cooker African Stew (Flat Belly) image

Provided by hanny1217

Categories Stew

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon peanut oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 24 pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 carrot, thickly sliced
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup natural-style chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Return the skillet to the heat and add the onion, garlic, chile pepper, and carrot. Cook for 1 minute, then transfer to the slow cooker. Stir in the sweet potato, broth, peanut butter, and tomato paste.
2. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours or until the chicken and vegetables are very tender. Season with salt and black pepper.