Simple Chicken Vegetable Stew

Simple Chicken Vegetable Stew recipe videos

Simple Chicken Vegetable Stew is a comforting, one-pot dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with a medley of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions in a savory broth. It's a staple of home cooking found in many cuisines, particularly in American and European traditions, valued for its simplicity and heartiness.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is a balanced, protein-rich meal thanks to the chicken, with moderate carbohydrates from the vegetables and minimal added fat. A typical serving provides a good source of fiber, vitamins (like A and C), and minerals, with a rough calorie range of 250-350 per bowl, depending on portion size and specific ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents the essence of 'comfort food' and frugal cooking, as it's a classic way to use up leftover chicken and whatever vegetables are on hand. Nutritionally, the slow simmering process helps meld flavors while retaining the nutrients from the vegetables in the broth.