Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew
Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew brings smoky notes from bacon and bold Creole seasoning to a rich tomato broth. Juicy chicken thighs mingle with tender lima beans and the classic trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery for a cozy, well-rounded flavor. Serve it on a cool evening for a comforting Dinner that warms the table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a 4-quart chef's pan or sauté pan over medium heat until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep the drippings in the pan.
- 2
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the drippings in the pan. Brown over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the same pan and cook in the drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, cut the browned chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and chop the browned bacon. Add them to the vegetables in the pan once tender. Stir in the frozen baby lima beans, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with Creole seasoning and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.
- 5
Press the lima beans down into the cooking broth so they cook evenly. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 428.31 kcal High 21%
- Protein 37.88 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 32.04 g 12%
- Total Fat 18.49 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.52 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 135.1 mg High 45%
- Sodium 873.42 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 9.68 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 9.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 85.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.78 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 922.66 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 63.73 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 11.95 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Celery, and Center Cut Bacon. Each serving provides about 428.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew?
- It is a Cajun and Creole stew recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Celery, Center-Cut Bacon, Chicken Broth. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 428.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew healthy?
- Creole Chicken and Baby Lima Bean Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 428.31 calories and 37.88 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 873.42 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.52 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, 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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