Spicy Chicken Stew

Spicy Chicken Stew

Lime-Garlic and Cilantro Chicken Stew

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

359
calories
17g
fat
101mg
cholesterol
622mg
sodium
18g
carbohydrate
31g
protein
Spicy Chicken Stew

Recipe Description

Not as hot as a curry and more chunky than a soup, this Spicy Chicken Stew is mouthwateringly juicy and delicious and you are going to love it. Slow-cook the chicken until it’s tender and falling apart, then simmer in a lime and garlic salsa sauce.

Serve yours with a fresh green salad, to complement the spicy-stewness, and garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if you wish.

To make Spicy Chicken Stew, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Stew

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook chicken and garlic

    5 min
    Step 1 - Spicy Chicken StewStep 1 - Spicy Chicken Stew

    In a double bottom pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and sautée chicken and garlic for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add filling

    15 min
    Step 2 - Spicy Chicken Stew

    Add the beans, tomatoes, lime-garlic salsa and cumin and stir to mix. Cover pot and simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add cilantro

    1 min
    Step 3 - Spicy Chicken Stew

    Add cilantro and stir through.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Spicy Chicken Stew

    Serve hot with a fresh green salad of your choice and top with sour cream, if you wish.

What’s for dinner tonight? Why not try this Spicy Chicken Stew served with green salad and some cucumber yogurt on the side. Let us know what you think of this recipe and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your own posts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Penny
May 4, 2025
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OMG, delish stew! Made this last night for fam night and everyone loved it! So easy and super flavorful, I’ll def make again!

Imogen Clarke
March 18, 2025
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OMG, this Spicy Chicken Stew is a game changer! 😍 I whipped it up for a cozy night in with my hubby, and he couldn't get enough! The chicken was super tender and the salsa was delish. Plus, it's not too spicy, just perfect! Gonna make this again for sure! 🔥🍗

Alice Johnson
November 18, 2024
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Delicious! Made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. Perfect comfort food for chilly evenings!

Yvette
April 26, 2024
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This Spicy Chicken Stew was a hit at our family dinner. My kids loved how juicy the chicken was. We had some friends over, and everyone couldn't stop raving about it. Thanks for this awesome recipe

Samantha
March 17, 2024
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Delicious! Made this stew for my friends last weekend and they couldn't get enough. The flavors were just perfect and everyone was so impressed! Can't wait to make it again!

Isabella Smith
February 12, 2024
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Delicious! I made this for my family last weekend, and they loved it. The chicken was so tender, and the lime added a great zing. Perfect dish for a chilly evening together. Will definitely make again!

Yasmin
October 14, 2023
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Delicious! Made this for our Friday night dinner, and my hubby couldn't get enough. Definitely a keeper!

Thomas White
October 4, 2023
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Quick and easy! My family loved this recipe. I whipped it up on a chilly night, and everyone went for seconds. Definitely a new favorite in our home.

Frankie
October 4, 2023
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Superb chicken stew!

Lydia
October 3, 2023
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This stew's a total winner! I made it for my pals last weekend and they all loved it. So simple and delish!

Fiona Webb
September 30, 2023
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I made this Spicy Chicken Stew last weekend for my husband's birthday, and it was absolutely superb! The chicken was so tender, and the flavours were perfect. We enjoyed it with a salad and some sour cream on top. Everyone was raving about it - I felt like a star in my own kitchen!

Carlos
September 6, 2023
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Delicious

Diego84
October 13, 2022
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Incredible stew! It's my new favorite dish.

Vicky
February 19, 2022
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Deliciously easy stew!

Quinton
January 26, 2021
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This Spicy Chicken Stew turned out just superb! I made it for my family last Sunday, and we all loved the juicy flavors. Perfect for a cozy meal together.

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