Chicken And Sweet Potato Caribbean Stew Recipe

Name: Chicken And Sweet Potato Caribbean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 cup onion; 1 cup celery (1 stalk); 1/2 cup red bell pepper (or green); 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 -2 cup chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (we prefer petite diced); 1 sweet potato, 1/2 inch diced (peeling can stay on); 2 cups diced cooked chicken; 3 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion
1 cup celery (1 stalk)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (or green)
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 -2 cup chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (we prefer petite diced)
1 sweet potato, 1/2 inch diced (peeling can stay on)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
3 cups cooked rice

1
Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat.
2
Chop onion, celery, red or green pepper, and garlic. Add to oil.
3
Stir in thyme and bay leaf. Cook over medium to medium low until onions are soft, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, chop sweet potato into 1/2 inch dice (peeling can stay on).
4
Near end of cooking time, add crushed red pepper to pot and stir to mix.
5
Add black pepper, tomatoes, broth, sweet potato and chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
6
Serve over hot rice.
7
Freeze separate from rice if freezing.

993

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 cup onion, 1 cup celery (1 stalk), 1/2 cup red bell pepper (or green), and more.

Yes, Chicken And Sweet Potato Caribbean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken And Sweet Potato Caribbean Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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