Description
This Country Chicken Stew is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmer together to create a delicious stew that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Chicken Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and brown chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot, season chicken with salt and pepper, brown chicken for 5-6 minutes, then set aside.
- Cook vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and broth: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, then slowly add chicken broth.
- Cook stew: Return chicken to pot, add potatoes, thyme, and rosemary, bring to a boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Finish stew: Stir in peas, cook for 5 more minutes, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- This stew pairs well with warm biscuits or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
