SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN STEW

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This is my version of a spicy low-carb chicken stew I created while starting a flat belly cleanse. I don't measure so the measurements are approximate - adjust to your taste! It just turned out so good I had to share!

Provided by Thillyre

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken

Time 49m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
⅓ (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons sofrito
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken until juices start to run clear, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sofrito, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer soup until flavors blend together, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1314.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g