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Chicken Pumpkin Stew

 

A hearty, flavorful fall stew...
 

1 Tbs 

 

canola oil

 

1½ lbs 

 

skinless, boneless chicken thighs, visible fat trimmed, cut into 1" pieces

 

1 medium 

 

onion, chopped

 

1 medium 

 

red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces

 

1 tsp 

 

minced garlic

 

14½ oz 

 

can chicken broth

 

14½ oz 

 

can diced tomatoes

 

1 Tbs 

 

smoked paprika

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

3 cups 

 

1" cubes peeled sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (1 lb.)

 

8 oz 

 

fresh green beans, cut in half

 

1 Tbs 

 

cornstarch

 

¼ cup 

 

reduced-fat creamy peanut butter

 

 

1

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, pepper and garlic; sauté 4 minutes until softened.

2

Add 1½ cups broth, the tomatoes, paprika and salt. Bring to a boil; add chicken, pumpkin and beans. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 minutes or until chicken and pumpkin are tender.

3

Meanwhile stir remaining broth, the cornstarch and peanut butter in a bowl until smooth. Add to pot; stir until blended. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Recipe Source

Better Homes and Gardens

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