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cilantro chicken thigh stew

One Pot Chicken Cilantro Stew

Juicy, tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and warm spices—all in ONE pot! Perfect for meal prep, beginner-friendly, and ridiculously delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Latin
Servings 4
Calories 356 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • pot

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs (bone in)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1 Roma tomato (diced)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (fresh and chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the pot, skin-side down, and sear for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the diced onions, tomato, cilantro, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to the pot.
  • Pour in the water and stir to ensure the chicken is submerged in the broth.
  • Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low-medium, and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fork-tender.
  • Serve with rice or warm tortillas. You can also shred the chicken and use it for tacos or burrito bowls!

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg