Warming Alabama Chicken Stew

Name: Warming Alabama Chicken Stew
Total time: 225 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) whole chicken; 2 large bay leaves; 1 tbsp salt, or to taste; 2 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste; 1.5 gallons water; 2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes and their juices; 10 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 large carrots, diced; 4 stalks celery, diced; 2 medium onions, diced; 1.5 cups frozen corn

Experience the comfort of traditional Alabama chicken stew, naturally thickened with potatoes and bursting with rich flavors.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

225 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

2 servings

Nutrition

calories414kcal

carbohydrates54g

fat13g

fiber8g

protein24g

sodium1032mg

sugar9g

Dinner Southern

Ingredients

1 (4 lb) whole chicken

2 large bay leaves

1 tbsp salt, or to taste

2 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste

1.5 gallons water

2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes and their juices

10 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 large carrots, diced

4 stalks celery, diced

2 medium onions, diced

1.5 cups frozen corn

Directions

Prepare all ingredients.

In a 10-quart pot, combine chicken, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil.

Lower heat and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear, approximately 2 hours. Ensure an internal temperature of 74 °C (165 °F) with a meat thermometer.

Remove from heat; transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let it cool for around 15 minutes. Discard skin and bones; shred the meat.

In a casserole dish, empty the canned tomatoes and juices. Use hands to break up tomatoes. Add shredded chicken, crushed tomatoes, juices, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn.

Cook on medium-low heat, frequently stirring, until vegetables are tender and potatoes thicken the stew, 45 minutes to 1 hour.