Celery, potato and chicken skillet stew

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsRed-skinned potatoes; cut in 3/4\"
2cupsSliced celery; divided
½cupCelery leaves, chopped; divided
1tablespoonVegetable oil
12ouncesBoneless skinless chicken breast
Cut into 1\" ieces
1cupRed bell pepper; chopped
3tablespoonsTomato paste
½teaspoonDried rosemary leaves; crushed
½teaspoonSugar
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
Salt

Directions

Bring 1 qt. water to a boil in med. saucepan over high heat. Add potatoes, 1 cup celery and ¼ cup celery leaves. Reduce heat to med.; simmer, covered 7-8 min. or until potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid and vegetables separately. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med.-high heat. Add chicken, bell pepper and remaining 1 cup celery. Cook, stirring constantly, 6-7 min., or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste, rosemary, sugar, black pepper and 2 cups reserved celery liquid. Bring to a boil; cook until sauce thickens, about 4 min. Add reserved potatoes and celery. Season to taste with salt. Sprinkle with remaining celery leaves.