Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast , boneless , skinless , cut into bite size pieces
1 large onion , finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 extra small red potatoes or 3 large red potatoes , peeled and diced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 -2 cup fat free chicken broth
1 lemon , juice of , fresh squeezed
zest from 1/2 lemon
1 cup green olives , pitted
3 tablespoons capers , rinsed
1/4 cup fresh parsley , finely chopped
salt and pepper
Middle Eastern Olive Chicken Stew WW Weight Watchers is a healthy, flavorful, and warm stew that is perfect for weight watchers as it has very low WW Freestyle Points values. This dish is a combination of many Middle Eastern spices like cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, and cumin that add flavor to the chicken and potatoes. The olives and capers give a salty and briny flavor that makes this recipe unique from other chicken stews. Add the fresh parsley and lemon juice to the dish gives it a freshness that makes it more appetizing. It is a comforting one-pot recipe that is perfect for meal prep or busy weeks when you need a dish to serve a family.

Instructions

1.season chicken with salt and pepper
2.Heat a large skillet, and add olive oil.
3.Cook onion until golden and soft, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
4.Add chicken, turmeric, cumin, paprika, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper and cook until browned
5.Add diced potatoes, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cover skillet and simmer until potatoes are cooked properly
6.Add pitted green olives and capers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7.Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon juice and zest

PROS

This dish is full of tender and juicy chicken meat, olives, and capers that add a salty and briny flavor.

This recipe is loaded with nutrients and can feed an entire family.

Its Weight Watchers Freestyle Points values are very low.

CONS

It takes more than an hour to cook and prepare from scratch.

The dish might be too salty for some peoples’ taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of lean protein because of boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
Cinnamon and turmeric are anti-inflammatory powerhouses and full of antioxidants.
Green olives are an excellent source of vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin that protects cells from oxidative damage and inflammation.

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