Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice⏱ 55 min total

Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice

Per 1 serving · 307 g · 19 ingredients

Calories
463
23%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    38g
    33% of calories
  • Carbs
    48g
    42% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    25% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice (307 g) has 463 calories, with 38 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (76% DV), Vitamin C (34% DV) and Vitamin E (21% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 35% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
151cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.2g
Net carbs
44g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.9g
4.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein76%
  • Vitamin C34%
  • Vitamin E21%
  • Vitamin K31%
  • Thiamine26%
  • Riboflavin (B2)28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber14%
  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Vitamin B1213%
  • Potassium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol35%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Cook the brown rice according to package directions; fluff and keep warm.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix the cayenne, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, sage, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to make the Cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Heat half of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 4

    Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining olive oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften and the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the Cajun seasoning.

  5. 5

    In a measuring cup, whisk the arrowroot into the cool chicken stock to make a smooth slurry. Stir the slurry and tomato paste into the skillet, then add the seared chicken and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened, 15–20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Toss the cooked rice with the scallions and a few grinds of black pepper.

  7. 7

    Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste the stew and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Let stand a minute to settle, then serve the stew over the rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (307 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A72 μg
8%
Vitamin C30 mg
34%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
21%
Vitamin K37 μg
31%
Thiamine0.3 mg
26%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
28%
Niacin17 mg
109%
Vitamin B62 mg
121%
Folate (B9)49 μg
12%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
13%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
59%
Choline143 mg
26%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium59 mg
6%
Iron3 mg
34%
Potassium888 mg
19%
Magnesium123 mg
29%
Phosphorus499 mg
71%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper0.2 mg
27%
Manganese2 mg
85%
Selenium45 μg
82%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene10 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid4 g—
Beta carotene666 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene3,452 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol10 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.5 g—
Tryptophan0.5 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 463 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 88min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 56min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 39min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 65min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice?

One serving of Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice (1 serving) has 463 calories, which works out to 151 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice high in protein?

Yes. It has 38 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.2 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice?

184 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Cajun Chicken Stew with Rice?

4.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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