Ingredient Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs Hearty Chicken Stew 4.8 (5) 3 Reviews Perfect on cold winter nights, this hearty chicken stew recipe will warm you right up. Serve it with some homemade biscuits for a filling meal. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 23, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Is Chicken Stew Good for You? Chicken stew can be nutritious and healthy, especially when you add a variety of vegetables to the stew. Vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber. Adding vegetables like carrots, celery, leeks, potatoes and green beans can help you meet the recommended amount of vegetable servings a day. Our hearty chicken stew is low in calories, high in fiber and a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Chicken thighs are a good source of protein and nutrients. Eating foods that contain protein can support weight-management goals and support bone health, among many other potential benefits. What Goes Well with Chicken Stew? Try our hearty chicken stew with Buttermilk Biscuits, Cauliflower Cheddar Bay Biscuits or Angel Biscuits. It also pairs well with Parker House Rolls, Corn Muffins and Slow-Cooker Honey Whole-Wheat Rolls. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 pound) 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced (2 cups) 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup) 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced (2/3 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 medium round red potato, cubed (3/4 cup) 1 cup frozen cut green beans 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon flour Cracked black pepper Directions In a 4-quart Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, carrots, celery, leeks and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is brown on all sides and vegetables are starting to soften. Stir in chicken broth, potato, green beans, rosemary and ground black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together milk and flour until smooth. Stir mixture into cooked stew. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened. To serve, ladle stew into four bowls. Sprinkle each serving with cracked black pepper. Equipment 4-quart Dutch oven To make ahead Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 269 Calories 7g Fat 24g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups Calories 269 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 8g Protein 27g 55% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 108mg 36% Vitamin A 11313IU 226% Vitamin C 17mg 18% Folate 77mcg 19% Sodium 462mg 20% Calcium 131mg 10% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 67mg 16% Potassium 957mg 20% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.