Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables Recipe

Name: Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, to 2-1/2 and/or thighs and/or legs; 2 cups sliced carrots, bias cut; 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca; 8 ounces tomato sauce; ½ cup plum preserves; 2 tablespoons vinegar; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 ounces pea pods, frozen,thawed; 3 cups hot cooked rice; ¼ cup sliced green onion, bias cut

Servings: persons

2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, to 2-1/2 and/or thighs and/or legs
2 cups sliced carrots, bias cut
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
8 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup plum preserves
2 tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ounces pea pods, frozen,thawed
3 cups hot cooked rice
¼ cup sliced green onion, bias cut

1
Rinse chicken; pat dry.
2
Set chicken aside.
3
In a 3-1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker place carrots; sprinkle with tapioca.
4
Place chicken pieces atop carrots.
5
In a bowl combine tomato sauce, plum jam or preserves, vinegar, ginger, and cinnamon.
6
Pour over chicken pieces.
7
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
8
Stir in thawed pea pods.
9
Arrange chicken over rice on platter.
10
Skim fat from sauce; pour over chicken.
11
Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

943

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, to 2-1/2 and/or thighs and/or legs, 2 cups sliced carrots, bias cut, 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, 8 ounces tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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