Modern Latin American Chicken Stew

This modern latin american chicken stew combines tender chicken with a variety of vegetables and spices for a hearty and flavorful dish. Perfect for a family dinner, it brings warmth and comfort to the table.
This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 60 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 80 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include cilantro, bell pepper, salt, chicken thighs.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups cilantro (chopped)
- 1 large bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 900 g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 medium potatoes (diced)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped bell pepper, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and sliced zucchini to the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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