Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)
Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) features tender chicken thighs gently simmered with onions and tomatoes, developing a subtle sweetness from caramelized sugar. The broth becomes rich and savory as it cooks, making it a comforting dish ideal for cozy weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a deep skillet over low heat. Sprinkle sugar across the bottom. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper; cook them in batches until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- 2
Move the browned chicken to a plate. Remove the skin.
- 3
Sauté the onion in the same skillet until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add enough broth to come halfway up the chicken. Simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
- Calories 332.83 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 48.65 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 10.5 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.35 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.25 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 188.37 mg High 63%
- Sodium 1197.47 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 1.72 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 6.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 741.72 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 45.14 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, and Salt. Each serving provides about 332.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)?
- It is a Brazilian stew recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Salt, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) healthy?
- Brazilian Chicken Stew (Galinha Ensopada) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 332.83 calories and 48.65 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1197.47 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.25 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes 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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