Best Slow Cooker African Stew Flat Belly Recipes

SLOW COOKER AFRICAN STEW (FLAT BELLY)

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Make and share this Slow Cooker African Stew (Flat Belly) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hanny1217

Categories Stew

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.

SLOW-COOKER AFRICAN GROUNDNUT STEW WITH CHICKEN

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Peanut butter adds richness and depth to slow-cooker stew showcasing chicken, tomatoes and potatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb)
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes (3 medium), peeled, cubed (about 4 cups)
1 lb small red potatoes (about 12), cut into eighths (about 2 1/2 cups)

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, layer all ingredients, spooning peanut butter in dollops.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. Break up chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g