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Coconut Chicken & Vegetable Stew

Coconut Chicken & Vegetable Stew
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Serves
2
Serving
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/3 cups lite coconut milk
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained, chopped
  • 1/2 medium lime, juiced

Method

  1. 1Heat olive oil in pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add cubed chicken and stir to coat.
  3. 3Cook 10 minutes until chicken is lightly browned.
  4. 4Add sliced zucchini and chopped bell pepper.
  5. 5Cook additional 5-7 minutes.
  6. 6Pour in coconut milk and stir well.
  7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8Cover pot with lid and simmer on low heat 10 minutes until everything is cooked through.
  9. 9Remove lid and add chopped spinach.
  10. 10Simmer 1 more minute.
  11. 11Remove from heat and add lime juice.
  12. 12Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  13. 13Divide evenly between bowls.

Good to know

Storage
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days;.
Serving Size
Approximately 2 cups per serving;.
Additional Toppings
Garnish with green onion.

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