Spicy Chicken and Jicama Stew

Spicy Chicken and Jicama Stew

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.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365
Calories
18g
Fat
18g
Carbs
32g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat7g 35%
Cholesterol118mg 39%
Sodium1069mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate18g 7%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars5g
Protein32g
Vitamin C18mg 89%
Calcium89mg 7%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium576mg 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.

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