Carolyns Southwestern Chicken Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken and broth (if using) in slow cooker.
• Lay chicken on top and cover.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
• Before serving remove and shred chicken. Chicken broth can be added at this point if a thinner consistency is desired.
• Cook 30 minutes longer on low.
• Can be served with rice, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.

CAROLYN'S SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• 1. In a bag, coat chicken with 1/4 cup flour.
• 2. Cook chicken in dutch oven in hot oil; remove and set aside.
• 3. Drain drippings, except 1 teaspoon, from pot.
• 4. Saute 1 tablespoon flour and garlic in drippings 30 seconds.
• 5. Stir in next 10 ingredients starting with chicken broth and ending with red pepper flakes; Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
• 6. Add chicken and kielbasa, cover and simmer 20 minutes longer.
• 7. Skim excess fat; Add vegetables, simmer, covered, 30 minutes longer.
• 8. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.