Delicious Protein-Packed Chicken & Veggie Stew Recipe

Name: Delicious Protein-Packed Chicken & Veggie Stew Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 units Onions (Chopped); 3 units Zucchini (Chopped); 1 medium unit Pumpkin / Butternut Squash (Peeled and chopped); 2 units Potatoes (Peeled and chopped); 1 whole stalk Celery (Chopped); 1 can (drained) Chickpeas (Rinsed); 6 units Chicken Thighs (Cleaned); 2 teaspoons Salt; 1 heaping tablespoon Chicken Soup Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; Approx. 2-3 liters (enough to cover) Water (As needed); As directed on package serving Medium Couscous (For serving (e.g., Osem brand))

A delicious and healthy protein-packed recipe for a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, perfect for a balanced meal. This easy-to-follow recipe features succulent chicken thighs, a colorful variety of fresh vegetables, and a flavorful blend of Middle Eastern spices. Serve with couscous for a complete and satisfying dish that's perfect for any day of the week.

#Chicken stew

#Vegetable stew

#Healthy recipe

#High protein

#Comfort food

#Easy dinner

#One-pot meal

#Weight loss friendly

Fresh vegetables and chicken thighs

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

50m

Cook Time

1h 15m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Middle Eastern

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

40g

Protein

35g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Pot filled with vegetables and water

Ingredients

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Adding spices to the stew

Instructions

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Prepare and Arrange Ingredients: Thoroughly chop all the vegetables (onions, zucchini, pumpkin/squash, potatoes, and celery). Place the chopped vegetables and the rinsed canned chickpeas into a large cooking pot.
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Prepare and Arrange Ingredients: Thoroughly chop all the vegetables (onions, zucchini, pumpkin/squash, potatoes, and celery). Place the chopped vegetables and the rinsed canned chickpeas into a large cooking pot.
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Ensure all vegetables are cut to a similar size for even cooking.
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Add Water and Bring to a Boil: Fill the pot with water until all the ingredients are fully covered. Place the pot on high heat and bring the water to a vigorous boil.
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Add Water and Bring to a Boil: Fill the pot with water until all the ingredients are fully covered. Place the pot on high heat and bring the water to a vigorous boil.
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Use hot water from the tap to speed up the boiling process.

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Clean Chicken and Add to Pot: While the pot is heating and coming to a boil, thoroughly clean the chicken thighs. Once the water boils vigorously, carefully add the cleaned chicken thighs to the pot.
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Clean Chicken and Add to Pot: While the pot is heating and coming to a boil, thoroughly clean the chicken thighs. Once the water boils vigorously, carefully add the cleaned chicken thighs to the pot.
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Remove any excess fat or skin from the chicken thighs if preferred.
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Season and Simmer: After the water with the chicken has returned to a boil, add all the specified spices: salt, chicken soup powder, ground black pepper, cumin, and turmeric. Stir everything well to combine. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer gently for 50 minutes.
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Season and Simmer: After the water with the chicken has returned to a boil, add all the specified spices: salt, chicken soup powder, ground black pepper, cumin, and turmeric. Stir everything well to combine. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer gently for 50 minutes.
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Taste the broth after 30 minutes and adjust seasonings if necessary.
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Serve with Couscous: Once the stew is cooked and the vegetables are tender, remove the pot from the heat. Serve the hot chicken and vegetable stew, ideally accompanied by Osem medium couscous prepared according to its package instructions for a complete and delicious meal.
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Serve with Couscous: Once the stew is cooked and the vegetables are tender, remove the pot from the heat. Serve the hot chicken and vegetable stew, ideally accompanied by Osem medium couscous prepared according to its package instructions for a complete and delicious meal.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for added flavor and color.