Warm, Filling, Satisfying and…..LITE!
The Holidays are always super busy, which sometimes mean grabbing things we shouldn’t – which is how some of us got onto Santa’s Naughty list in the first place. I’m talking about food, of course. Where’s your mind!? ;-). That’s why I absolutely LOVE this LITE Chicken Stew, made with tons of veggies and chicken breast for extra protein.
Of course you can omit the chicken and use Veggie stock to make it vegetarian as well. You’re the boss of you! Red wine, and a slurry made with Lite Sour Cream give this stew amazing flavor, tang and richness. I like to make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for a few days worth of easy, heat-and-eat meals.
Try it – tell me what you think!
Skinny Holidays! LITE Chicken Stew
Ingredients
- 1½ cups 1.5 cups carrots, sliced 1/2″ thick on the diagonal
- 1½ cups 1.5 cups celery, sliced 1/2″ thick on the diagonal
- ½ 1/2 a medium onion, cut into 1/2′ pieces
- 2 cups 2 cups baby potatoes, cut in half
- 2-3 cloves 2-3 cloves garlic, smashed & chopped
- 1½-2 lbs 1.5 – 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless & skinless – cut into 1″ bites
- 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cups chicken stock – salted
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 large bay leaf
- salt & pepper to taste
- ¾ cup Lite Sour Cream
- 3 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, onion, potatoes and garlic. Set aside. Next, cut the chicken into 1″ cubes. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, stirring until it is lightly colored on all sides (it will finish cooking in the liquids). Add a little salt to season. Next, add the chicken stock, wine, marjoram, bay leaf and all of your veggies into the mixture.
- Stir to incorporate. Bring the entire mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the mixture and allow it to simmer for 25-30 minutes or until veggies are tender.
Meanwhile, make the slurry
- Mix together the lite sour cream and flour. Add approximately 1/2 to 1 cup of the hot broth into the sour cream mixture, mixing to incorporate. This is your slurry – which acts to thicken the soup into a stew consistency, and adds amazing flavor.
- Raise the heat to high, pour the slurry mixture back into the pan, stirring constantly until well incorporated and the mixture is thicker. Adjust seasonings to taste. Let it sit a few minutes – it’s hot! Dish into bowls and enjoy! To store, place in an airtight container and place in the fridge.
- Delicious to have on hand for healthy pre-party lite dinner or lunches!
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