Mediterranean Chicken Stew
Ingredientsfor 2
420
Cal
40g
Protein
22g
Carbs
20g
Fat
- 12.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 21 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 31 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 41 cup chicken broth
- 51 medium onion, diced
- 64 cloves garlic, minced
- 71 cup Castelvetrano olives
- 82 tablespoons capers
- 92 tablespoons olive oil
- 101 teaspoon dried oregano
- 111 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 13Salt and pepper to taste
- 14Crusty bread, feta, and fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- 1
Season chicken with smoked paprika, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Add onion and cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Scrape up the golden bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 3
Return chicken to the pot with chickpeas, olives, and capers. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 30–35 minutes until chicken is very tender and the sauce has thickened into a rich, fragrant stew.
- 4
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over crusty bread or with rice, topped with crumbled feta and fresh parsley. The combination of olives, capers, and tomato is classically Mediterranean and deeply satisfying.