Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew
A hearty one-pot stew with browned chicken thighs, tender sweet potatoes, vegetables, tomatoes, and warm savory seasonings.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, then transfer it to a clean plate.
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Step 2
Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, onion, and carrot to the Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until the onion begins to soften.
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Step 3
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook over medium heat until fragrant and the tomato paste darkens slightly.
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Step 4
Add the sweet potato, tomato, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Return the browned chicken and any collected juices to the Dutch oven, then bring the stew to a boil over high heat.
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Step 5
Reduce to low heat and simmer partially covered until the sweet potato is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
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Step 6
Stir in the parsley and serve the stew hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Keep raw chicken separate from ready-to-eat foods. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat to 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- hot liquid
- perishable leftovers