Slow Cooker African Peanut Stew
This rich, savory stew balances creamy peanut butter, warm aromatics and a satisfying chicken for a deeply comforting meal. Traditionally served during Kwanzaa celebrations, it’s easy to make, nourishing and a flavorful journey for your tastebuds.
8 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. Schnucks cumin
- 2 tsp. Schnucks ground ginger
- 5 cups Schnucks 33%-less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15.5 oz.) cans Schnucks chickpeas
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans Schnucks no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 2 (13.5 oz.) cans Schnucks lite coconut milk
- 1 cup Schnucks peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Coat a large slow cooker with cooking spray. Stir in first 10 ingredients (through peanut butter) until combined. Gently top with chicken thighs.
- Cook, covered, until chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, 4 hours on High or 7 hours on Low. Stir in spinach and let stand, covered, 10 minutes to wilt. Shred chicken into smaller pieces before serving.
Nutrition Facts
556 Calories Per ServingFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 905mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 7gSugars: 7gProtein: 31gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe