Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes

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This quick skillet stew may remind you of gumbo, if you serve it with a mound of white rice. Start the chicken first, so the fresh flavors of okra, corn, and tomatoes stay light and bright with only a brief simmering time at the end. Instead of rice, you can create a complete dinner plate with a side of roasted potatoes and a crisp, green salad. Add a piece of crusty bread, in either case, for a satisfying summer meal.

Submitted by Bibi
Published on August 22, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups sliced okra

  • 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels

  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes

  • 2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a deep, 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season each chicken thigh with Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Add chicken to shimmering oil and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

  2. Add chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chicken is almost done, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

  3. Increase heat to medium, add okra, corn, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Replace lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are soft and internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 more minutes.

  4. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and stir into the sauce rapidly until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
14g Fat
12g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 343mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 405mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.