⏱ 55 min total

Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew

Name: Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ breast fillet Chicken breast; ⅔ cup, chopped Onion; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Green chilies; ¼ tbsp Garlic; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ⅓ tortilla Corn tortillas; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Olive oil; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Garlic; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Paprika; ¼ tsp Chili powder; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper; ¹³⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth; ³⁄₁₆ can Black beans; ³⁄₁₆ can (12 oz) yields Sweet corn

Per 1 serving · 584 g · 19 ingredients

Calories

294

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
24g
31% of calories
Carbs
38g
50% of calories
Fat
6.3g
19% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew (584 g) has 294 calories, with 24 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 6.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), dietary fiber (37% DV) and Vitamin C (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 37% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

50cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.2g

Net carbs

28g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

10g

8.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein48%
Dietary fiber37%
Vitamin C28%
Niacin55%
Vitamin B654%
Folate (B9)25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E15%
Vitamin K10%
Thiamine19%
Riboflavin (B2)13%
Vitamin B1210%
Choline17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium37%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 45 min

1
Spray a pan with non-stick spray. Add chopped chicken and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink. Set aside.
2
Add the onions to a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 3-4 minutes to soften. In a large nonstick soup pot or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add tomatoes, half of the cooked onions, chilies, garlic, and ½ teaspoon cumin. Sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
3
Add 2 cups of broth and tortillas; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Transfer the mixture to a blender and purée. Set aside.
4
In the same large, nonstick pot or pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Add the remaining cooked onions, paprika, chili powder, 1½ teaspoon cumin, red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
5
Mix in 3 cups of broth, cooked chicken, black beans, corn, and the puréed mixture from the blender; simmer for 10 minutes.
6
To serve, ladle 1¾ cups into each bowl.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (584 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	75 μg	8%
Vitamin C	25 mg	28%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	12 μg	10%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	19%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin	9 mg	55%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	54%
Folate (B9)	100 μg	25%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	10%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	26%
Choline	91 mg	17%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	104 mg	10%
Iron	4 mg	48%
Potassium	1,054 mg	22%
Magnesium	80 mg	19%
Phosphorus	344 mg	49%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.3 mg	32%
Manganese	1 mg	23%
Selenium	16 μg	30%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	96 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	750 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	1,917 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	4 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	5 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 294 calories

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

56min
Walking (3.5 mph)
35min
Cycling (moderate)
24min
Running (6 mph)
41min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew?

One serving of Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew (1 serving) has 294 calories, which works out to 50 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew high in protein?

Yes. It has 24 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (8.2 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew?

848 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Skinny Chicken Mexican Stew?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (584 g)

Calories294

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.3g	8%
Saturated fat 1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 848mg	37%
Total carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary fiber 10g	37%
Total sugars 8.9g
Protein 24g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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