Jamaican Chicken Stew Recipe

This vibrant Jamaican Chicken Stew recipe, inspired by Cooking Light magazine, delivers a burst of Caribbean flavor in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken simmers in a rich sauce with onions, garlic, and a blend of warming spices. Served over fluffy rice, it's a quick, healthy, and incredibly satisfying weeknight meal. Get ready for a taste of the islands!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 516.7 kcal
Protein 80g
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Ingredients for Jamaican Chicken Stew

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How to Make Jamaican Chicken Stew

  1. Prepare 1 cup of rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and saute for 3 minutes, or until tender.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, with 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the chicken mixture to the skillet and saute for 4 minutes, until lightly browned.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional), 1 tablespoon capers, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained, and 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
  7. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Serve the Jamaican Chicken Stew over the cooked rice.
  9. One serving equals 1 1/2 cups stew and 3/4 cup rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

4g

Carbs

24g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Jamaican Chicken Stew?

Jamaican Chicken Stew takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Jamaican Chicken Stew?

Jamaican Chicken Stew has approximately 516.7 calories per serving, with about 80 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Jamaican Chicken Stew?

The key ingredients for Jamaican Chicken Stew are Long Grain Rice, Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Curry Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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