Chicken Breasts With Black Beans and Smoked Bacon Stew Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Black Beans and Smoked Bacon Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts with bone, skinless; 6 cups water; 2 large carrots, trimmed and peeled; 4 large plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed; 1/2 large white onion, cut in half; 4 or 5 cloves garlic; 1 ounce smoked bacon, diced; 2 16-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; Red chili flakes for garnish; 4 tablespoons grated dry aged cheese like Cheddar or a dry goat

Servings: persons

2 large chicken breasts with bone, skinless
6 cups water
2 large carrots, trimmed and peeled
4 large plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed
1/2 large white onion, cut in half
4 or 5 cloves garlic
1 ounce smoked bacon, diced
2 16-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Red chili flakes for garnish
4 tablespoons grated dry aged cheese like Cheddar or a dry goat

1
Put chicken breasts in water in covered pot, bring to boil and simmer about 20 minutes, until done.
2
Remove from broth and set aside.
3
Reserve broth.
4
Slice carrots, tomatoes and onion in a food processor with steel blade.
5
Mince garlic in processor to make 1 tablespoon.
6
Add the carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bacon and beans to 4 cups of the reserved broth; bring to boil.
7
Reserve remaining broth for another occasion.
8
Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes, to blend flavors.
9
Meanwhile remove chicken from bones.
10
When soup is ready, add oregano leaves, pepper and chicken and cook just long enough to heat chicken.
11
Spoon stew into bowls; garnish with hot chili flakes and cheese.

450

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large chicken breasts with bone, skinless, 6 cups water, 2 large carrots, trimmed and peeled, 4 large plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Black Beans and Smoked Bacon 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.

Chicken Breasts With Black Beans and Smoked Bacon Stew

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