Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew
Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew is a comforting bowl loaded with tender shredded chicken, velvety potatoes, and sweet pops of corn simmered in tomato-rich broth. Bay leaves, black pepper, and onions round out the flavor for a balanced, homey taste that deepens as it cooks. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend gathering when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook2 hrs 50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the chicken, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a 10-quart stockpot; cover with water and bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Take the pot off the heat and move the chicken to a cutting board; let it cool for about 15 minutes, then remove and discard the skin and bones and shred the meat.
- 5
Pour the canned tomatoes with their juices into a casserole dish and crush the tomatoes with your hands.
- 6
Return the shredded chicken to the stockpot and add the crushed tomatoes and juices, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn; cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the vegetables are done and the potatoes have thickened the stew, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Calories 589.39 kcal High 29%
- Protein 44.79 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 95.17 g 35%
- Total Fat 4.76 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 127.17 mg High 42%
- Sodium 1955.72 mg High 85%
- Dietary Fiber 20.51 g Good Source 73%
- Total Sugars 30.19 g --
- Added Sugars 23.79 g High 48%
- Calcium 206.25 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 1633.13 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin A 5.25 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Alabama Style Chicken Stew is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Corn, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 589.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Corn, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 589.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew healthy?
- Hearty Alabama-Style Chicken Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 589.39 calories and 44.79 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1955.72 mg (85% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 23.79 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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