Parsley Spinach Chicken Stew Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 24, 2007

I thought this recipe was just all right but my boyfriend quite likes it so I'll rate it 4 stars. It is definitely good enough for us to eat it for lunch several days in a row. I am not sure how this turned out soupy for other reviewers as mine actually needed extra water and still came out fairly thick and stewy. The secret may be in the cooking time, I did let mine simmer for over an hour as the recipe suggests. I had to use bone-in tights as that was the only thing left in the shop but I think that actually added to the flavour. Picked the bones out once the meat was soft. I added some extra tomato puree and lots of garlic powder to compliment the spinach, and I think the lemon is a key ingredient - add plenty. Very nice on rice and loved it on mash.

—Babzil

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 23, 2003

This recipe tasted fine but it was bland. I may make it again because it is healthy but not because it is delicious.

—STEFANIE77

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49 Ratings

Jun 23, 2003

Fantastic! After overeating during the holidays, my husband and I were craving something green and good for us. This was it. I even subbed ketchup for tomato paste, cayenne pepper for turmeric, added more salt, some pepper, and sprinkled a little fresh grated parm on top when serving. We loved it! Comfort food at its best - and good for us too!

—LORI LEACH

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Jan 28, 2011

Delicious and forgiving. I didn’t sauté the spinach and parsley to reduce the fat in this recipe, instead I added it right at the end so it would be bright green when I served it. To serve, I put it in soup bowls garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese with sour dough rolls. This was delicious and I ate way too much of it. Absolutely a repeater!

—LMF443

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Nov 11, 2008

I am giving this 5 stars but I changed it a bit. Added a bay leaf, used left over chicken that had been seasoned with Rosemary, omitted the potato, added celery, carrots, paprika instead of tumeric, a tad more spinach, omitted the lemon because I had already cooked the chicken with lemon and lemon zest earlier, added more tomato paste and then more water and white wine. Cooked for 20 minutes and it came out very tasty.

—CFUCHSLAO

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May 11, 2009

awesome! Such healthy comfort and really tasty and healthy!! Very easy and little cleanup. I made changes based on the suggestions of others: -used 2 tsp paprika instead of tumeric -added garlic powder -added a bay leaf -used ketchup instead of tomato paste and added about 3T -added 2 carrots -added 1 extra cup of water Served with brown rice, which went really well. started the rice just as I finsished browning the chicken. I just cooked the stew for however long it took to cook the rice (~40 minutes) and this was perfect!

—leah

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May 17, 2005

I liked this! A little less oil maybe... and I took someones idea of adding a little cheyenne to spunk it up. Great recipe!

—EKRAUKLIS

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Dec 20, 2004

This recipe is absolutely delicious! I never follow recipes perfectly, so my judgement reflects some adjustments as well. I used only about half or three quarters as much chicken and more spinach and parsley. I also added garlic for fragrance before frying the spinach and parsley. I chopped the chicken breast into smaller pieces after the first 10-minute boiling period. The lemon (I used the juice of an entire lime instead of measuring) gives the soup a freshness and most of its flavor. If you're worried about blandness, as one review complained, then taste the soup and adjust it for saltiness before adding the lemon juice. Besides the obvious of adding more tomato paste, turmeric, and salt, you can also add chicken bouillon powder at that point. Cut up mushrooms would be a very good addition to this soup too. Calling it a stew is a little misleading. There's very little liquid, and it's more broth-like than stew-like.

—berkeley girl

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Nutrition

Calories
311 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
14 g
5%

Cholesterol
55 mg
18%

Fat
17.7 g
27%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
24.9 g
50%

Sodium
275 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Parsley Spinach Chicken Stew

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 311
** Calories from Fat: 160

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 17.7g 27 %
** Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
** Cholesterol 55mg 18 %
** Sodium 275mg 11 %
** Potassium 849mg 24 %
** Total Carbohydrates 14g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
** Protein 24.9g 50 %
** Sugars 2.6g
** Vitamin A 107 %
** Vitamin C 76 %
** Calcium 11 %
** Iron 33 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 128 %
** Vitamin B6 49 %
** Magnesium 30 %
** Folate 68 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.