Spicy Chicken And Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cubed
• 1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in sweet potato, bell pepper, chicken, tomatoes, and 2 cups of water. season with salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes. increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. dissolve flour in 2 tablespoons water, and stir in to boiling stew. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, 10 to 20 minutes. stir the stew occasionally to keep it from sticking.
• once the potatoes are done, stir in corn and kidney beans. cook a few minutes until hot, then stir in cilantro before serving.