Nothing hits the spot on a chilly winter evening quite like a hot and filling stew, and it’s a great bonus if you can find a healthy recipe that also results in a delicious dish. This recipe for chicken and sweet potato stew will please both your taste buds and your internal fitness coach. It’s packed with protein, and a perfect choice for a cold winter night. Plus, it’s easy to make a big batch and then save some for later.
Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed of fat
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into spears
- 1/2 pound white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 6 large shallots, peeled and halved
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Directions:
- Place chicken, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Put the lid on and cook on low until the potatoes are tender, about 5 hours.
- Before serving, remove bones from the chicken, if desired, and stir in vinegar.
This tasty stew has 285 calories per serving and offers 17g of protein.
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