GREEK CHICKEN STEW

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With bottled Greek seasoning and a rotisserie chicken, you can spoil your family with the delights of a Greek dinner unbelievably quickly. The couscous adds a nice medley of flavors and really makes this stew come alive.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
4 teaspoons dried Greek seasoning, crumbled between the fingers
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in puree
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fat free, less sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
Pepper, to taste
1 rotisserie chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cinnamon Couscous, recipe follows
2 cups fat free, less sodium chicken broth or 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat free, less sodium chicken broth plus 1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) box plain, quick-cooking couscous (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, broth, bay leaves, and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. The mixture will thicken. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Stir in the olives and lemon juice, and serve immediately over the couscous.
  • While the stew is simmering, bring the broth, oil and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the couscous and raisins, cover, and remove the pan from the heat. When the moisture has been absorbed, about 5 minutes, sprinkle the cinnamon and orange juice over the couscous. Fluff with a fork to combine the flavors and loosen the couscous. Do not stir.

Arman Munir
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Remand Caps
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Linwood Lyons
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I made this recipe for my Greek grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best chicken stew she had ever had.


noon
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This stew was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Faizan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Ori
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


BBR
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I wasn't sure about the combination of ingredients, but I was pleasantly surprised. The stew was very flavorful and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender.


Kelsie Comerford
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and it was still very moist.


Kissor Tamang
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Tsega Woldd
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This was delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The chicken was so moist and the sauce was so flavorful.


Rahma Hessin
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add a few more vegetables, like carrots and celery, to bulk it up.


Ashma
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This Greek chicken stew was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and satisfying. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.