Chicken, bean, and vegetable stew
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If desired, you can mash part of the beans or blend them into a puree, then add to the stew to thicken it. Serve the stew hot with crusty bread and a salad.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the bacon into pieces. Dice the chicken, chili, and onion. Mince the garlic. Chop the tomatoes. Fry the bacon in a heated pot for about 3 minutes. Add onion and garlic to the bacon in the pot.
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Step 2
2. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook, stirring as needed, until the onion becomes translucent. This will take about 30 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Add chicken, paprika, ground cumin, onion powder, ground chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for another 10 minutes, covered, until the chicken is infused with the flavor of the spices.
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Step 4
4. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, white beans, and green chili. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 5
5. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer, stirring as needed, until the liquid reduces to your desired amount. Sprinkle the stew with grated cheese and finely chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.