Heart-Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Stew

Savor the comforting flavors of our Heart-Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Stew, a nourishing dish designed to delight your taste buds and support your wellness. This hearty yet wholesome recipe combines tender, seared chicken breasts with a medley of earthy mushrooms—like cremini, shiitake, and button—simmered to perfection in a fragrant broth infused with fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions, this low-sodium, olive-oil-based stew is brimming with natural goodness. Ready in just an hour, it's the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley and served piping hot, this satisfying stew is as delicious as it is heart-friendly.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 pound assorted mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and button)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

Chop the onion, mince the garlic, slice the carrots and celery, and quarter the mushrooms.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 6

Return the chicken to the pot. Add the low-sodium chicken broth, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaf, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, then check seasoning adjustments as needed.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your heart-healthy chicken and mushroom stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2236.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1293.2

Total Fat 50.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 449.8mg	0%
Sodium 737.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 165.9g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 189.7mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 3302.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 50.6%

Carbs: 15.0%