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Chicken Stew

Chicken Stew

76 Ratings
76 Ratings
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Chicken Stew
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/3 tablespoon parsley, chopped (1 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves

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

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

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 227
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 84 mg
Sodium 530 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 33 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 39 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 671 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 227
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 10 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 20 mg
Cholesterol 84 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 33 g
Minerals
Calcium 39 mg
Potassium 671 mg
Sodium 530 mg
Copper 155 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 51 mg
Phosphorus 279 mg
Selenium 28 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 154 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 19 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 26 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 15 mg
Choline 97 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Protein Foods 3 1/2 ounces

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Made this for my famiky and they gobbled it up! Great recipe indeed!
05/04/17
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