Stewed Chicken

This traditional stewed chicken dish begins with a browned, cut up chicken, that is paired with bold flavors and an abundance of vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped vegetable of your choice, such as spinach, carrots and onions
1 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon cumin
Rice or couscous for serving

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Sprinkle with chicken and cook until browned.
2. Add vegetables to the pan and sauté about 5-10 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, cinnamon, cayenne, turmeric and cumin. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
4. Cook rice per package directions, while meat is simmering. Serve chicken over rice.

Nutritional Information
146 calories, 18 g protein, 5 g fat, 8 g carbohydrates, 82 mg sodium.
With rice: 260 calories, 21 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates.

About
This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital diabetes and health education department, which offers various programs to help educate and support community members who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. The department’s services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education. For more information on the diabetes and health education department, click here.