Microwave Brunswick Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. chicken pieces
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. water
1 c. thinly sliced medium onion
2 bay leaves
1/2 c. fresh carrots, sliced
1/2 c. fresh celery, diced
1/2 c. frozen peas
2 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 c. water

Preparation

Place chicken, tomatoes, 1 cup water, onion and bay leaves in large casserole.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cover; microwave on High for 7 minutes.
Stir.
Microwave on Medium for 15 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery and peas.
Microwave on High for 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaves; stir in cornstarch mixture. Microwave on High for 5 to 10 minutes, until chicken is done and mixture thickens.