Chestnut and Chicken Stew

Chestnut and Chicken Stew is a hearty, savory dish featuring tender chicken and sweet chestnuts simmered together in a flavorful broth. It typically includes ingredients like chicken thighs or drumsticks, peeled chestnuts, onions, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices such as thyme or star anise. This comforting stew is popular in various European cuisines, particularly in France and Italy, often enjoyed during cooler months.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is a balanced meal, offering a good mix of protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the chestnuts, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cut of chicken used. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber, with a typical serving containing around 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, chestnuts have been a staple food in many European regions for centuries, often symbolizing autumn harvests and festive seasons. Nutritionally, chestnuts are unique among nuts for being low in fat and high in starch, making them more similar to a grain in terms of energy provision.