Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups thinly sliced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • 6 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup drained sliced pickled jalapeno pepper

Method

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and salt. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; set aside.
  • . Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • . Add broth and next 4 ingredients to pan; bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
  • . Remove and discard cinnamon stick and cloves. Stir in jalapeno pepper.