Chicken and potato stew (frango ensopado)
Chicken and potato stew (frango ensopado) is ready in 55 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 525 kcal and 42 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.28. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 55 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 525 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.28
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Boneless chicken thighs360 g
- Potatoes400 g
- Carrots100 g
- Onion100 g
- Garlic8 g
- Tomato160 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Sweet paprika2 g
- Fresh parsley6 g
- White rice (optional)120 g
Method
Season the chicken with salt, pepper and the paprika. Brown it in the oil in a pot for 8 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, then the diced tomato for 3 minutes.
Add the peeled potatoes and the carrot in chunks and 250 ml of water, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Cook the rice, if using, in twice its volume of salted water for 18 minutes and serve alongside.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 525 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
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