DifficultyIntermediate

This stew doesn't take that long to cook, but it sure is delicious! Has all your stew favorites: onion, garlic, tomatoes, chicken, spices, rice, with subtle flairs of jalapeno and lime. Comfort in a bowl!
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/mexican-chicken-stew-recipe-1917174

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time4 hrsTotal Time4 hrs 10 mins
Optional Toppings
1

Mix together the cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

2

Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the spice mixture.

3

Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray (or add a teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil) and sear the chicken thighs until well browned on both sides, about 6-8 minutes.

4

Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.

5

Add the can of tomatoes to the sauté pan to deglaze it and use a spoon to scrape up any charred bits that are stuck on the bottom.

6

Add the tomatoes, onion and green chilies to the slow cooker.

7

Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. (Or cook on low for 6 hours.)

8

Uncover, add the beans and corn, then cover and cook for another 1 hour on high (or another 2 hours on low).

9

Spoon chicken stew into bowls and serve with desired toppings. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Directions

1

Mix together the cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

2

Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the spice mixture.

3

Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray (or add a teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil) and sear the chicken thighs until well browned on both sides, about 6-8 minutes.

4

Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.

5

Add the can of tomatoes to the sauté pan to deglaze it and use a spoon to scrape up any charred bits that are stuck on the bottom.

6

Add the tomatoes, onion and green chilies to the slow cooker.

7

Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. (Or cook on low for 6 hours.)

8

Uncover, add the beans and corn, then cover and cook for another 1 hour on high (or another 2 hours on low).

9

Spoon chicken stew into bowls and serve with desired toppings. Enjoy!

Chicken Stew