Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add potatoes, green beans, broth, water, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Points Calculation:
- Olive oil (2 tbsp): 8 points
- Boneless, skinless chicken (1½ lbs): 0 points
- Vegetables (onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, peas): 0 points
- Chicken broth (4 cups): 0 points
- Diced tomatoes (14.5 oz): 0 points
- Seasonings and bay leaf: 0 points
Total Points: 8
Servings: 6
Per Serving: 1.33 points
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~150
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: ~400mg
I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!
