Chicken Stew
This classic stew can be made on the stove top and cooked in less than an hour. The vegetables and chicken make it a filling meal by itself.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless chicken breasts nutrition facts
- 1 cup water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced nutrition facts
- 1 medium onion, chopped nutrition facts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped nutrition facts
- 1/3 tablespoon parsley, chopped (1 teaspoon) nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped nutrition facts
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped nutrition facts
- 2 medium carrots, chopped nutrition facts
- 2 bay leaves
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 530 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates | 14 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 33 g | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 671 mg | 14% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Remove the skin from the chicken and any extra fat. In a large skillet combine chicken, water, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and parsley. Tightly cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
- Add celery, potatoes, carrots, and bay leaves and continue to cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
Learn more about: Garlic Onions Tomatoes Herbs Celery Potatoes Carrots
Source
A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/chicken-stew, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.