Description
A delightful Middle Eastern Chicken Stew that combines tender chicken, creamy white beans, and aromatic spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 cans white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 can diced tomatoes (about 14.5 oz)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon; toast spices for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add drained white beans and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra herbs.
Notes
This stew tastes even better the next day. Perfect for meal prep, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken stew, Middle Eastern, comfort food, hearty meal, white beans