TLC Cooking "Bread Bowl Chicken Stew"

Bread Bowl Chicken Stew

Bread Bowl Chicken Stew

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

2	medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 11/2 cups)
1	cup diced carrots
3/4	teaspoon salt, divided
4	(5-inch) round sourdough or Italian bread loaves
Nonstick cooking spray
2	tablespoons margarine or butter
12	ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2	tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4	teaspoon black pepper
1/8	teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8	teaspoon paprika
1	cup chicken broth
1	cup frozen peas, thawed
1	large green onon, minced

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes, carrots and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. Cover ingredients with water. Bring to a boil; cook about 15 minutes over medium heat or until vegetables are tender. Drain and set aside.
Cut off top third of each bread loaf. Pull out soft insides; reserve for another use. Spray inside of loaves with cooking spray. Place bread on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes; set aside.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken; brown 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, thyme and paprika. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually stir in chicken broth; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Stir in potato mixture. Add peas and green onion. Simmer 5 minutes. Spoon into hollowed bread "bowl."

This recipe appears in: Stews