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How to Make Alabama Chicken Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alabama Chicken Stew is a classic Southern comfort food that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy evening at home. This stew is a staple in many households throughout Alabama and is beloved for its simple ingredients and rich, satisfying taste.

What sets Alabama Chicken Stew apart from other chicken stews is the use of fresh, wholesome ingredients that come together to create a dish that is both comforting and nourishing. With tender chunks of chicken, hearty vegetables, and a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ gallons water
  • 2 (28 ounce) 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 ½ cups frozen corn

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place chicken, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a 10-quart stockpot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the heat and transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let cool for about 15 minutes. Remove and discard skin and bones. Shred meat.
  • Empty canned tomatoes and juices into a casserole dish and break up the tomatoes with your hands.
  • Add shredded chicken back to the stockpot along with the crushed tomatoes and juices, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until vegetables are cooked and potatoes have thickened the stew, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1032mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 62mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1534mg

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    Chicken recipes
    Stew recipes
    Southern recipes
    Alabama recipes
    Comfort food recipes