Green Chile Chicken Stew (Candida Diet) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup yellow squash, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped green chili
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
4 lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add shredded chicken, green chilies, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
Simmer stew covered over medium low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in lime juice just before serving. Garnish bowls of stew with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.