Whole30 Hearty Chicken Stew

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Whole30 Hearty Chicken Stew, a soul-soothing one-pot meal packed with wholesome ingredients and robust flavors. Featuring tender chicken thighs, hearty root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery, and a touch of zucchini for added freshness, this nutrient-dense stew is simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of chicken broth, garlic, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. Ready in just over an hour, this paleo-friendly recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for anyone following a Whole30 plan or simply craving a comforting yet healthy meal. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and let every spoonful wrap you in cozy, homemade goodness! Perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing family dinner, this chicken stew is as hearty as it gets.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 units boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 units celery stalks, sliced
• 2 large white potatoes, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 units bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by trimming any excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrots, celery, diced potatoes, and chopped zucchini to the pot. Stir to combine all vegetables well with the onions and garlic.

Step 6

Return the chicken to the pot. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are well submerged in the broth.

Step 7

Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 8

Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Remove the bay leaves from the pot.

Step 9

Garnish the stew with fresh chopped parsley right before serving. Enjoy your Whole30 Hearty Chicken Stew warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1880.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	839.1

Total Fat 40.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 125mg	0%
Sodium 4902.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.1g
Protein 49.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 322.0mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 3344.2mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 34.3%