Chicken stew

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Category: Main Course / Soup / Stew
Cuisine: American / Comfort Food

 Ingredients

Protein & Base:

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into chunks

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetables:

• 3 medium carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 cup frozen peas (add at the end)

• Optional: ½ cup corn kernels or green beans

Liquid & Seasoning:

• 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• 1 bay leaf

• Optional: ½ tsp paprika for depth

Thickener:

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch slurry)

• 2 tbsp water

 Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven

• Cutting board & knife

• Wooden spoon

• Ladle

 Time & Effort

 Instructions

 Step 1: Sear the Chicken

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

3. Sear the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.

 Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

1. In the same pot, add more oil if needed.

2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.

 Step 3: Simmer the Stew

1. Return the chicken to the pot.

2. Add potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and paprika.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until vegetables and chicken are tender.

 Step 4: Thicken the Stew

1. In a small bowl, mix flour and water to make a slurry.

2. Stir it into the stew and simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes until thickened.

3. Add frozen peas (and corn, if using) and cook for another 5 minutes.

 Step 5: Serve

1. Remove bay leaf before serving.

2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

3. Serve hot with crusty bread, biscuits, or over rice.

 Serving Suggestions

• Buttery dinner rolls or homemade biscuits

• Side salad with vinaigrette

• Served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles

 Nutrition (Approximate per serving)