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.

227kcal per serving
33 gprotein
14 gcarbohydrates
4 gfat
8servings (1/8 of recipe)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken Stew?

One serving has 227 kcal. The recipe makes 8 servings (1/8 of recipe each).

How much protein is in Chicken Stew?

33 g of protein per serving, with 14 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat.

What do I need to make Chicken Stew?

12 ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breasts, 1 cup water, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ….