Heart-Healthy Hearty Chicken Stew

Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Chicken Stew is the perfect one-pot meal to nourish your body and soul. Built on a foundation of tender, protein-rich chicken breasts, this nutrient-dense stew brims with vibrant vegetables like kale, carrots, and red bell peppers. Baby potatoes and fiber-rich quinoa provide satisfying texture, while fragrant herbs, garlic, and onion infuse every bite with cozy, homemade flavor. Simmered in low-sodium chicken broth and brightened by diced tomatoes, this dish is both low in salt and high in nutrition. Ready in just one hour, this heart-healthy meal is perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, offering six generous servings of hearty, guilt-free comfort. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s as beautiful to serve as it is delicious to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 8 ounces baby potatoes, halved
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, until they are no longer pink on the outside.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrots, celery, chopped red bell pepper, and halved baby potatoes to the pot.

Step 6

Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and can of diced tomatoes along with its juice.

Step 7

Stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and black pepper.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

After 30 minutes, remove the lid and add the chopped kale. Simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the kale is tender.

Step 10

Stir in the cooked quinoa and allow the stew to heat through, about 2 more minutes.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 12

Garnish the stew with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy this heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3133.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1862.9

Total Fat 54.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 1089.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.7g
Protein 179.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 664.0mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 5823.4mg	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: 26.0%

Protein: 38.2%

Carbs: 35.8%