Heart-Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Stew
Warm, comforting, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this *Heart-Healthy Chicken and Mushroom Stew* is your go-to recipe for a wholesome meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Succulent bite-sized pieces of lean chicken are paired with a medley of earthy mushrooms (like cremini, shiitake, and button) and vibrant vegetables, all simmered in a fragrant, low-sodium chicken broth infused with fresh thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple one-pot cooking, this stew is perfect for busy weeknights yet hearty enough to satisfy. A garnish of fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch to this nourishing dish, which is both low in fat and brimming with flavor. Ideal as a main course, this stew offers a delicious way to support your heart health while enjoying a warm, homemade meal. Keywords: chicken stew recipe, heart-healthy dinner, healthy mushroom recipes, one-pot chicken stew, low-sodium chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with black pepper.
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.
Chop the onion, mince the garlic, slice the carrots and celery, and quarter the mushrooms.
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.
Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Return the chicken to the pot. Add the low-sodium chicken broth, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaf, and black pepper.
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.
Remove the bay leaf, then check seasoning adjustments as needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your heart-healthy chicken and mushroom stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*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.
