Mexican Chicken Stew
Course Soups, Chilis & Stews
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons flaxseed oil or olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapenos seeded and sliced; optional
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried cumin
- 1 can chopped tomatoes 28 oz can
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce if permitted
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 lime
- 1 cup cooked rice omit for low carb version
- Kosher salt
- 1 avocado sliced, for garnish
- 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and sweat until soft and translucent. Add spices and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and aromatic. Add tomatoes, chicken, Worcestershire, and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Cut the lime in half, squeeze juice into the pot, and then add the juiced halves as well. Add rice and cook 5 minutes longer to warm rice through. Season to taste with salt. Ladle into bowls and garnish with avocado slices and cilantro. (Recipe #571)