This can be served over steamed brown rice alongside a simple tossed green salad.
Course
Crock Pot, Slow Cooker
Cuisine
Caribbean inspired
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time4hours
Total Time4hours15minutes
Servings6
Calories423kcal
Ingredients
3poundschicken parts
2teaspoonscurry powder
1 1/2teaspoonsdried thyme
3/4teaspoonground allspice
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakes
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsolive oil
1medium onionchopped
3clovesgarlicminced
1/2cupred wine
1 1/2cups15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2cups15 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
Toss chicken with curry powder, thyme, allspice, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are softened, about 3 minutes. Add chicken mixture to skillet and brown on both sides. Add wine and let cook for a few minutes. Add tomatoes and black beans and mix well. Transfer to crock pot and cook in high for 4-5 hours until tender and meat is falling off the bone. Alternatively, you can continue to cook the chicken on the stove top for about 25-30 minutes until chicken is done.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Cooking Light.
Substitute skinless chicken breast for a lighter option (298 calories/1 freestyle point per serving)
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Jamaican Chicken Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 557mg24%
Potassium 605mg17%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 345IU7%
Vitamin C 11.1mg13%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.