Spicy Chicken and Jicama Stew

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A spicy, hot, comforting stew, chock-full of flavors, textures, and colors. The crispness of the jicama adds a special surprise texture. Serve with French bread or crackers.

Submitted by Love2Cook
Published on March 10, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds cooked chicken thighs, cubed or shredded

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 cups diced jicama

  • 2 cups diced onion

  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn

  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 medium yellow squash, diced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, jicama, onion, corn, peas, celery, squash, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Adjust spices to personal taste if needed.

  2. Add sour cream to the soup and continue simmering until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Use up to 3 pounds chicken (preferably thighs). Leftover chicken is perfect.

While the jicama offers an especially delightfully crisp texture, diced potatoes can be used as a substitute.

Substitute heavy cream for the sour cream if desired.

To thicken, thoroughly mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water and very gradually add to the stew until desired thickness is achieved. Continue cooking for at least another minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
18g Fat
18g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 1069mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 576mg 12%

* 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.