Heart-healthy Chicken Sweet Potato Stew

Chicken Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 5slices turkey baconchopped
• 1 1/2pounds bonelessskinless chicken breasts
• 3cups organic chicken broth
• 2/3cup sliced green onionswhite and green parts
• 1/4pound sliced mushrooms
• 4 sweet potatoescut into large chunks
• 1 yellow oniondiced
• 1/2 uncooked wild or brown rice
• 1/4cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1tablespoon minced garlic
• 1tsp Sea Salt
• 1/2tsp black pepper
• 1tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon for about 5 minutes, until browned. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels. 

   Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on one side. 

   Turn each breast over, add 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. 
2. Put the bacon and chicken in a slow cooker and then add the remaining ingredients. 

   Cook for 3 to 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. 

   Add additional chicken broth to the stew to reach desired consistency. 

Recipe Notes

Adapted from The Fast Metabolism Cookbook