Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew recipe videos

Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew is a comforting, savory dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with a medley of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery in a flavorful broth. This one-pot meal has roots in various culinary traditions, from European farmhouse cooking to American homestyle recipes, making it a universally loved comfort food.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is typically high in protein from the chicken and offers a balanced mix of complex carbohydrates and fiber from the vegetables, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cooking method. A standard serving provides a good range of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A from carrots and potassium from potatoes, and generally falls within a 300-450 calorie range per generous serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin A	85 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, chicken stew represents a practical and nourishing way to transform simple, affordable ingredients into a satisfying meal, often passed down through family recipes. Nutritionally, the slow simmering process helps meld flavors while making nutrients more bioavailable, and the dish's warmth and density are often associated with providing comfort and sustenance during colder seasons.