This delicious, simple, healthy chicken stew can be on the table for a family of four in just one hour. It’s one of our favourite go-to recipes when its been a long hard day at work.

Made from kitchen store cupboard basics, this quick healthy chicken stew is a perfect one pot recipe to satisfy even the hungriest of mouths.

Are you like me and you do long days at work?

Then you’re probably too tired to spend ages in the kitchen preparing chicken stew recipes with long lists of ingredients as well, yes?

So, if you’re with me and you’re nodding away too, then you’ll find this low fat chicken stew recipe a perfect dinner solution which doesn’t require much thought or much attention either!

Here we’re cooking everything together in the same pot with an excellent selection of veggies.

Those veggies help to contribute towards your “five a day”.

They provide an great selection of ingredients from all the food groups.

And because this is a one pot chicken casserole you’re also saving on the dreaded washing up!

For us, chicken features in many of my healthy stew recipes. It’s simple and easy to cook when you need something quick.

If you’re looking for another equally quick and healthy chicken recipe then try my chicken curry in a hurry!

There’s a perfectly adequate portion of chicken for each person in this healthy chicken stew recipe too.

Providing 62% of your recommended daily protein intake.

We choose to eat chicken regularly because it’s a low fat healthy protein source. Unlike red meats which excessive eating of is said to contribute towards heart disease and cancer.

If you’re able to make this before you go to work, having a huge pot of this quick healthy chicken stew sitting on the stove is a welcome and much needed sight to return home to in the evening!

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Hygienic and easy to clean there is no absorption of colours and tastes. It’s ovenproof and suitable for all hob types.

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My Other Popular Healthy Stew Recipes With Chicken For You To Try

One pot Mediterranean chicken is a delicious, fresh, quick and healthy meal all put together on the stove top. This tasty dish packed full of vegetables is only one hour away from your dinner table!

One pot chicken, leek and sweet potato is the perfect quick healthy weeknight dinner recipe. This delicious and easy family casserole bakes in the oven and saves on the washing up!

Chicken chorizo and courgette casserole is a delicious, quick and healthy budget dinner. The recipe makes up to 8 portions so there’s plenty to go round the family and there should be plenty to freeze too!

This delicious, simple, healthy chicken stew can be on the table for a family of four in just one hour.

Watch the short video I made to show you how to make this delicious quick healthy chicken stew. It shows you how easy it really is!

Quick Healthy Chicken Stew Recipe

This low calorie chicken stew recipe is versatile. Why not change the vegetable ingredients for what you might have available or use up your leftovers?

Be sure to add this versatile recipe to your list of quick healthy chicken meals!

I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

Print Recipe 5 from 2 votes Quick Healthy Chicken Stew A delicious, simple, quick healthy chicken stew which can be on the table for a family of four in just one hour. Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 1 hr Servings: 4 Calories: 351 kcal Author: Neil Equipment Casserole pot

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Chopping board Ingredients Low fat cooking spray

1 large onion sliced

2 medium carrots peeled and sliced

½. tsp dried thyme

400 g tin peeled plum tomatoes

140 g frozen sweetcorn

140 g frozen peas

450 ml chicken stock

2 tbsp cornflour mixed to a paste with 2 tbsp. cold water

450 g chicken breast fillets cut into bite size chunks

Freshly ground salt and pepper to season Instructions Spray the bottom of a casserole dish about 5 times with the cooking spray, place over a high heat, and then once the oil starts to bubble turn the heat down a little, add the sliced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes.

Add the carrots and continue to cook everything for a further 2 – 3 minutes.

Stir in the dried thyme and cook for a further minute.

Add the tin of tomatoes, sweetcorn and peas and combine everything together well.

Add the chicken stock and corn flour paste. Bring everything to the boil and then turn down allowing to simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add the chicken and allow to cook for about 15 – 20 minutes. Check the chicken is cooked by cutting a piece in half, to check it’s not still pink inside.

Season to taste.

Serve with a little whole grain rice or a few new baby potatoes. Video Nutrition Calories: 351 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.5 g | Protein: 31.2 g | Fat: 12.9 g | Saturated Fat: 3.6 g | Cholesterol: 75.4 mg | Sodium: 305 mg | Fiber: 5.2 g | Sugar: 11.4 g | Vitamin A: 2050 IU | Vitamin C: 37.1 mg | Calcium: 60 mg | Iron: 2.7 mg

Nutrition Facts Quick Healthy Chicken Stew Amount Per Serving Calories 351 Calories from Fat 116 % Daily Value* Fat 12.9g 20% Saturated Fat 3.6g 23% Cholesterol 75.4mg 25% Sodium 305mg 13% Carbohydrates 28.5g 10% Fiber 5.2g 22% Sugar 11.4g 13% Protein 31.2g 62% Vitamin A 2050IU 41% Vitamin C 37.1mg 45% Calcium 60mg 6% Iron 2.7mg 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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