Magnesium-Rich Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A migraine-soothing stew packed with magnesium-rich ingredients, featuring tender chicken and sweet potatoes in a savory broth. This chicken recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken thighs
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1.5 cups bone broth
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Step 2: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Add 1.5 cups bone broth, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add sweet potatoes. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup coconut milk and 2 cups spinach. Simmer for 2 more minutes until spinach wilts and broth thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken, slice into 1/2-inch pieces, and return to pot. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds. Serve hot with extra spinach on the side.