How to Make Creole Chicken Stew with Baby Lima Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creole cuisine is a melting pot of diverse and vibrant flavors, influenced by a rich history of African, European, and Caribbean cultures. One of the quintessential dishes of Creole cooking is the Creole chicken stew with baby lima beans. This dish is a tantalizing blend of aromatic herbs, hearty vegetables, and succulent chicken, all simmered together to create a soul-warming stew that is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices reduced-sodium bacon
  • 1 ¾ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound frozen lima beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Brown bacon in a 4-quart chef's pan or saute pan over medium heat, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to the bacon drippings in the pan. Brown over medium heat, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the same pan and cook in the drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut browned chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and chop the browned bacon. Add to the vegetables once tender. Stir in frozen baby lima beans, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with Creole seasoning and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Press lima beans down into the cooking broth so they cook evenly. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 846mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 868mg