Description
A hearty and nutritious chicken stew packed with lean protein and vegetables for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken stew healthy, easy chicken stew, protein-packed meal