Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew
Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew blends tender chicken with tart-sweet McIntosh apples, root vegetables, and warm herbs for a comforting bowl that’s both bright and hearty. Apple cider and a touch of vinegar lift the flavors, while bay and thyme add depth. Serve on a cool evening or for a satisfying family dinner when you want cozy, balanced flavors.
- Prep30 secs
- Cook40 secs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until just browned. Add bay leaves, salt, thyme, pepper, and caraway seeds, then sauté.
- 2
Add onion and garlic and sauté. Add potatoes, apples, carrots, parsnips, and celery and sauté. Add stock, apple cider, and vinegar; if needed, add more stock to cover the mixture.
- 3
Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Calories 337.46 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 31.01 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 40.79 g 15%
- Total Fat 5.97 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.62 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.4 mg High 23%
- Sodium 1079.17 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 4.79 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 13.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 170.15 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 778.33 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 16.37 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 8.18 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 min 10 secs, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, and Caraway Seed. Each serving provides about 337.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Celery. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew?
- About 1 min 10 secs in total: 30 secs to prepare and 40 secs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 337.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken and Apple Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 337.46 calories and 31.01 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1079.17 mg (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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