How To Make A Delicious Southwest Chicken Stew

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breasts are leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, but canned sauce is often cheaper.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Pinto beans are a healthier option, while kidney beans can be less expensive.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Serrano peppers add heat, while banana peppers are milder and often cheaper.

Sear chicken thighs in a pan.

Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced Serrano pepper to the pan and lightly sauté.

Add diced tomato and sauté with the other ingredients.

Add cumin, chipotle powder, and Mexican oregano, and sauté all ingredients together.

Pour in tomato purée and chicken bone broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Add mushrooms and diced sweet peppers, then return the chicken to the pan.

Allow all ingredients to simmer together.

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