Chicken and Bell Pepper Stew

This bell pepper and chicken dish is a light, easy-to-make recipe that’s accessible to anyone. It’s a very delicious preparation. Admittedly, in the colder season, bell peppers can be a bit pricier and not as flavorful as in the summer or fall, but even so, this dish remains incredibly tasty. Additionally, if you have access to a free-range, healthy chicken, that’s even better. The dish will not only taste better but also be more filling. The preparation time increases slightly in this case, but it’s worth it.

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Chicken and Bell Pepper Stew

This recipe for Chicken and Bell Pepper Stew is a simple, flavorful, and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with sautéed onions and sweet red bell peppers. It’s easy to prepare and highlights fresh ingredients, though it tastes best with seasonal summer or fall peppers. The dish is perfect for a comforting meal and can be enhanced with free-range chicken for a richer flavor. Serve it with bread, rice, or polenta for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Main courses

Cuisine International

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Equipment

1 large pot

1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 800 g boneless chicken meat preferably thighs or breast
• ▢ 1 kg red bell peppers
• ▢ 2 onions
• ▢ 2 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
• ▢ salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Clean the chicken thoroughly, rinse it, and pat dry.

  Cut the meat into strips, ensuring they are not too large or too small (about 1-2 cm wide).
• Peel and wash the onions. Finely chop them.

  Heat the oil in a pot or large pan over medium heat.

  Add the onions and sauté them until softened and slightly golden.
• Wash and clean the bell peppers, removing the seeds and white ribs.

  Slice them lengthwise into strips of medium thickness (about 1 cm).
• Once the onions are golden, add the chicken strips to the pot.

  Stir occasionally, letting the chicken cook until slightly browned.
• Stir in the sliced bell peppers.

  Cook for a few minutes, ensuring the peppers retain some of their texture for better presentation and flavor.
• Add salt to taste. For added depth of flavor, you can also sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika or add finely chopped garlic at this stage.

  Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.
• Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

  Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread, polenta, or rice.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 899mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5259IUVitamin C: 218mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Easy stew

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