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Pea Stew with Chicken

Name: Pea Stew with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g chicken meat (thighs, breast or wings); 600 g peas (fresh or frozen); 1 large onion; 1–2 carrots; 300 ml tomato sauce or canned tomatoes; 3–4 tbsp oil; salt and pepper to taste; 1 bunch fresh dill (optional)

Pea stew with chicken is a traditional Romanian dish, tasty and easy to prepare. Chicken pieces are cooked with peas, carrots, onion, and tomato sauce, resulting in a flavorful and filling meal, perfect for lunch.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

35 min

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Total

50 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1.5 kg pea stew with chicken (for 4 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated, reheat before serving.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 3-4 months, thaw gradually.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Warm polenta

🥂Fresh bread

🥂Assorted pickles

🥂Cabbage salad

💡Variations

Vegetarian: replace chicken with mushrooms for fasting version.

With smoked meat: add smoked sausages for richer taste.

Spicy: add hot peppers for spicy note.