Southern Chicken Stew

5 from 16 votes

Featuring tomatoes, corn, potatoes, and chicken, this flavorful and hearty southern chicken stew recipe is a firm family favorite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, chicken stew recipe, old fashioned chicken stew, southern chicken stew, stew

Servings:

Calories: 684kcal

Ingredients

1 chicken
2 large onions chopped
7 cups water
4 cups canned tomatoes
6 medium potatoes peeled and diced
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups frozen or canned whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons butter
5 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper

Instructions

Cook the chicken in water until done.
1 chicken, 7 cups water
Remove the chicken from the broth and discard its skin. Separate the meat from the bones, then shred the meat. Skim off as much fat from the broth as possible.
Simmer potatoes in 1 cup of broth in a covered saucepan until done. Do not drain. Mash potatoes slightly, keeping them lumpy.
6 medium potatoes
Add corn, onions, tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper to broth.
2 large onions, 4 cups canned tomatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 cups frozen, 5 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the potatoes and chicken pieces, then simmer slowly with the lid off for at least 45 minutes.
6 medium potatoes, 1 chicken
Right before serving, stir in the butter and let it melt. This chicken stew is best if made a day ahead and reheated to serve.
2 tablespoons butter

Notes

This Southern chicken stew recipe refrigerates and freezes really well. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 684kcal