
Dominican Chicken Stew
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Dominican Chicken Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce infused with spices and vegetables. One nutritional highlight is its protein content, providing nearly 27 grams per serving.
This dish is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering throughout New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Dominican Chicken Stew
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Dominican Chicken Stew shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Dominican Chicken Stew is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a hearty family dinner with its tender chicken and rich, spiced sauce.
Ingredients
- •2 lb bone-in chicken pieces
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •1 large bell pepper, sliced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 cup tomato sauce
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •2 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 5Return chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- 6Cover and cook on low heat until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
- 7Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Chef Tips
- Substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Add diced potatoes for a heartier stew.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.





