Description

A rich, hearty Southern stew packed with tender shredded chicken, smoky pulled pork, vegetables, and a tomato based broth, this Authentic Brunswick Stew is an easy dinner recipe that brings serious comfort to the table. It is perfect for cozy family meals, weekend cooking, meal prep, and satisfying food ideas when you need warm dinner ideas that actually fill everyone up.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

2 cups cooked pulled pork

1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces

1 can tomato sauce, 15 ounces

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups frozen corn

2 cups frozen lima beans

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, then cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth, then stir until combined.

5. Add the shredded chicken, pulled pork, corn, lima beans, and diced potatoes.

6. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.

7. Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.

8. Simmer uncovered or loosely covered for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the stew has thickened.

9. Mash a few potato pieces into the broth if you want an even thicker texture.

10. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving, then ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

Using both chicken and pulled pork gives the stew the most authentic deep flavor, but you can use all chicken if needed.

Letting the stew rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving helps the broth thicken slightly and improves the overall texture.

This stew tastes even better the next day, so it is an excellent make ahead meal for busy weeks.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 55mg