Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes
Tender chicken thighs simmer with okra, fresh corn, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a lightly spicy broth. The result is a quick summer stew with gumbo-like character, especially when spooned over a mound of white rice, making it a fitting warm-weather supper.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a deep 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season each chicken thigh with Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Add chicken to the shimmering oil and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- 2
Add chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chicken is almost done, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- 3
Increase heat to medium, add okra, corn, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Replace the lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vegetables are soft and the chicken's internal temperature is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 more minutes.
- 4
Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl, then stir rapidly into the sauce until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 236.29 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 23.99 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 11.6 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.77 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.42 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.28 mg High 34%
- Sodium 414.46 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 43.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 257.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 10.81 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 9.48 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cajun Seasoning, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 236.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes?
- It is a Cajun and Creole stew recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Broth, Corn. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 236.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes healthy?
- Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 236.29 calories and 23.99 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 414.46 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.42 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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