Ingredients and Weight:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until the chicken is golden brown and the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, ginger, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to develop the flavors.
- Add the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the chickpeas and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 cup):
* Calories: 250
* Fat: 5g
* Saturated Fat: 1g
* Cholesterol: 55mg
* Sodium: 600mg
* Carbohydrates: 30g
* Fiber: 5g
* Sugar: 10g
* Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Healthy and nutritious
- Low in calories and fat
- Rich in turmeric, which has anti-inflammatory properties
- Suitable for American taste
- Easy to prepare
User Comments:
- "Love the combination of flavors! The turmeric gives it a unique and delicious taste."
- "Perfect for a quick and healthy meal. I make it all the time."
- "Great for a cold night. The stew is warm and comforting."
- "I added some brown rice and it was perfect."
- "The chicken is so tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you can use bone-in, skin-on breasts. Just remove the bones and skin before cutting into pieces.
- You can add other vegetables to the stew, such as potatoes, green beans, or mushrooms.
- To make the stew vegetarian, omit the chicken and add an extra 15-ounce can of chickpeas.
- Serve the stew with crusty bread or rice.
