CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BLACK BEANS AND SMOKED BACON STEW

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Chicken Breasts With Black Beans and Smoked Bacon Stew image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, lunch, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large chicken breasts with bone, skinless
6 cups water
2 large carrots, trimmed and peeled
4 large plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed
1/2 large white onion, cut in half
4 or 5 cloves garlic
1 ounce smoked bacon, diced
2 16-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Red chili flakes for garnish
4 tablespoons grated dry aged cheese like Cheddar or a dry goat

Steps:

  • Put chicken breasts in water in covered pot, bring to boil and simmer about 20 minutes, until done. Remove from broth and set aside. Reserve broth.
  • Slice carrots, tomatoes and onion in a food processor with steel blade.
  • Mince garlic in processor to make 1 tablespoon.
  • Add the carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bacon and beans to 4 cups of the reserved broth; bring to boil. Reserve remaining broth for another occasion. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes, to blend flavors.
  • Meanwhile remove chicken from bones.
  • When soup is ready, add oregano leaves, pepper and chicken and cook just long enough to heat chicken.
  • Spoon stew into bowls; garnish with hot chili flakes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 531, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 572 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Hm Yeasin Manik MT
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and hearty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Elizabeth Victor
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This stew was delicious! I made it for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the bacon and the tender chicken.


Shahzaib Noor
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tuhin Ahmead
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This was a great recipe! The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious meal.


Abba Emmanuel Skyb
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This stew was so easy to make, and it tasted amazing! I loved the smoky flavor from the bacon, and the black beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Faisal Choudary
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the stew turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender, the black beans were cooked through, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Felix Samuel
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This stew was amazing! It was so easy to make, and the flavors were incredible. I loved the combination of chicken, black beans, and smoked bacon. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Chohan
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The stew was delicious, and the black beans added a nice texture and flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


chris aho
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The stew was easy to make, and the instructions were clear. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Muskan Malik
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of chicken, black beans and smoked bacon is perfect, and the stew is so flavorful and hearty. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully.