Name: Enchilada Chicken Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lbs. Chicken breasts; 1 Yellow onion, chopped; 1 Green bell pepper, chopped; 1 4 oz can Chopped jalapeños; 1 4 oz can Chopped green chilies; 2 Tbsp. Coconut oil; 1 14 oz can Diced tomatoes; 1 7 oz can Tomato sauce; 3 Cloves Garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. Cumin; 1 Tbsp. Chili powder; 2 tsp. Dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish; Avocado for garnish

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Enchilada Chicken Stew

Author: Adam Moore Cooking Method: Slow Cooker Cuisine: American, Mexican-American Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Gluten Free High Protein Kids Low Carb Make Ahead Non Vegetarian Paleo Quick Meals

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 hrs Total Time 10 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 290

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Dietary:

Dairy-free Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty slow cooker chicken stew built with chicken breasts, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, green chilies, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano — cooked low and slow until the chicken shreds right into the sauce. Top with cilantro and avocado and serve straight from the pot. Clean eating comfort food at its best.

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Add all remaining ingredients on top of the chicken in any order.
Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 6–8 hours.
When done, use tongs to shred the chicken directly into the stew, pulling it apart and mixing it with all the ingredients.
Top individual bowls with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 36g72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This stew is naturally Paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Serve as-is or with cauliflower rice, regular rice, or tortillas depending on your dietary needs.

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Enchilada Chicken Stew