Scrumptious Chicken Vegetable Stew Recipe
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Scrumptious Chicken Vegetable Stew

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Low glycemic microwave meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots, in 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, shredded
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1/2 cup low-fat chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Parsley sprigs for garnish

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir to combine. Cover; microwave on high power about 25 minutes, or until chicken and vegetables are done. Add more broth if needed. Garnish with parsley.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 360 | Total Fat: 10.7g | Cholesterol: 91mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Chrissy Fessler   view full review
This is an excellent, healthy stew that really hits the spot. I used leftover chicken breast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by LilSunshine202   view full review
This is an easy and delicious recipe. The first time I made it, it was tasty, but the chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Deb in Boston   view full review
I did a slight twist - since my boyfriend hates fennel, I swapped the fennel and italian herbs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by ilean   view full review
This really hit the spot for my pre-diabetic hubby! i doubled the recipe and added half an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2011 by jvanaken   view full review
Great flavor! I did make a few changes mostly in the preparation. I left out the fennel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by HAC3   view full review
This was rather horrible. The fennel was very over powering (and I like fennel!). I had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by BRENNMI   view full review
One pot, what could be better! Left out the fennel - don't like it. You really need those 8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2006 by Cooking 101   view full review
Great healthy stew, I loved the fennel and also added some onion, just because thats our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2011 by Msteber   view full review
I love this recipe. I've made it multiple times and it's so good. I modified it this time by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by MYeargin   view full review
Served this to my lentil-hating husband and my 16-month-old as well as my parents. They all...

 

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