Belizean Chicken Stew
Belizean chicken stew is a healthy dinner option. It includes chicken, cabbage, and cilantro, and is served with warm tortillas.
The stew is made with chicken breast, various vegetables, and some spices. The ingredients are cooked together in a large pot.
The result is a flavorful stew that can be served hot.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 26, 2026Share
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Belizean chicken stew is a healthy dinner option. It includes chicken, cabbage, and cilantro, and is served with warm tortillas.
The stew is made with chicken breast, various vegetables, and some spices. The ingredients are cooked together in a large pot.
The result is a flavorful stew that can be served hot.
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Ingredients 15
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
seasoned salt to taste
6 cups chicken broth
1 head green cabbage, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
0.5 cup chopped cilantro
2 limes, juiced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 dash hot sauce (such as Marie Sharp's Belizean Habanero Sauce), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast halves with seasoned salt. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until it is browned, about 5 minutes per side.
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Mix 6 cups of chicken broth, 1 head of shredded green cabbage, 1 large chopped onion, 1 cup of chopped carrots, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 1 can of 6.5 ounces of tomato sauce, 0.5 cup of chopped cilantro, juice of 2 limes, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 dash of hot sauce, salt, and black pepper into the chicken in the Dutch oven. Simmer, adding water if needed, until the stew is thickened, about 2 hours.
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Ladle the stew into bowls and top each with a piece of chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 8g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 65mg
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Sodium 277mg
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Total Carbohydrate 16g
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Dietary Fiber 5g
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Protein 27g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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