Author Notes
This is my family's traditional Virginia stew recipe. It is hearty and slightly sweet thanks to loads of fresh veggies and a long stewing time. It is perfect for a cold winter's night. —Sweet Tea Sweetie
Ingredients
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5
chicken breasts
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4
large tomatoes
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2 cups
carrots
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2
zucchini
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1
yellow squash
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1 quart
chicken broth
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4 cups
creamed corn
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1
can black eyed peas
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8 ounces
frozen lima beans
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1/4 cup
sugar
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1 tablespoon
butter
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1 teaspoon
basil
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1 teaspoon
dried onion powder
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1 teaspoon
pepper
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350.
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Spray oven safe pan with extra virgin olive oil.
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Place chicken breasts in pan & sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 30 minutes.
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Shred and throw in crockpot.
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Dice zucchini, squash, carrots, and tomatoes and add to crockpot.
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Add creamed corn, black eyed peas, & lima beans to the crockpot.
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Stir well.
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Add in sugar, butter, and a generous sprinkling of basil, onion powder, and pepper.
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Simmer in the crockpot on low for 8 hours overnight or while you are at work.
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