Brunswick Stew

Name: Brunswick Stew
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium; 2 cups boneless chicken or turkey, cooked, and diced; 2 cups tomatoes, low sodium canned or cooked; 2 cups lima beans, cooked (or canned, low-sodium); 2 cups whole kernel corn, canned, low-sodium (or cooked)

Source: Healthy Futures Virginia Cooperative Extension

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This hearty stew makes 8 servings or you can double it for a crowd. Skip the trip to the grocery store by using fresh leftover cooked chicken or turkey that has been properly stored and handled in addition to canned veggies from your pantry.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
2 cups boneless chicken or turkey, cooked, and diced
2 cups tomatoes, low sodium canned or cooked
2 cups lima beans, cooked (or canned, low-sodium)
2 cups whole kernel corn, canned, low-sodium (or cooked)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat oil in a large pan. Add onion and cook in oil until tender.
Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes at medium-low.
Makes 8 servings of about 1 cup each.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Tomatoes Lima Beans Corn

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