Hearty Chicken Stew

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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.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

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

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269 Calories
7g Fat
24g Carbs
27g Protein
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.

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