Traffic Light Stew

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Ready, set, cook! Special edition contest entry: red pepper and bacon, saffron flavored yellow chicken and potatoes, and green onion and cilantro make a colorful traffic light stew your family will stop in their tracks for. When i was growing up, two of my favorite dishes were cuban bean soup and chicken with yellow rice. This dish was inspired by those 2 dishes. I took my favorite ingredients from both and merged the meals. I hope you enjoy it!!

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Steps

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Season chicken with salt and pepper.

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Over medium heat , brown chicken breasts cubes in large pot coated with nonstick cooking spray.

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Stir in bacon bits , red pepper , green onions , cilantro and saffron.

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Make sure the bacon , vegetables and chicken are well blended.

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Cook for two minutes on medium heat.

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Add chicken broth and potatoes.

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Cook 20 minutes , stirring occasionally , or until potatoes are tender.

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Broth will be cooked away when potatoes are tender.

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Optional: garnish with bacon bits or green onions.

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Ingredients

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simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, bacon bits, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken broth, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, saffron, vegetable oil cooking spray, salt, pepper