I Cannot Get Enough of This | Garlic Chicken Tomato Stew | Easy Chicken Recipes

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can be healthier, while bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly option.

Heat corn oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.

Season chicken with salt and black pepper.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the pot, cooking for about 4 minutes until softened.

Stir in thyme and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 4 minutes.

Add chickpeas and any additional vegetables like carrots or potatoes, cooking for another 4 minutes.

Add canned whole plum tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon, and lower the heat to just above a simmer.

Cover and cook for about 8 minutes.

Add bell peppers and cook for an additional 4 minutes with the lid on.

Check seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped flat leaf parsley.

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