Tasty Chicken and Pumpkin Stew

Name: Tasty Chicken and Pumpkin Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 g canola oil cooking spray; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or (to taste); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 600 g chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 granny smith apple, cut into cubes; 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed; 1 1/2 cups no-salt-added chicken stock; 1/2 lemon juice or 1/2 lime juice

Submitted by hard62

"Spicy stews like this one are so lovely on cold winter evenings. This one could be adapted for the crock-pot or slow cooker; reduce the liquid by half and cook on low for 6-8 hours."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

10 g canola oil cooking spray
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili flakes (or (to taste)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
600 g chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 granny smith apple, cut into cubes
2 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1 ¹⁄₂ cups no-salt-added chicken stock
¹⁄₂ lemon juice or 1/2 lime juice

directions

Heat a spray of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook onions and garlic until onion is soft but not browned. Add the spices, stir to combine and cook for another couple of minutes.
Add the chicken, apple, pumpkin and stock and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Remove lid and simmer for 10 minutes more or until sauce has reduced and thickened.
Squeeze in lemon or lime juice. Serve with couscous or rice.