Chicken Stew Recipe: Hearty and Comforting
Classic Chicken Stew with hearty, savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour optional
- 2 tbsp water optional
- Optional: Fresh parsley thyme
- Suggested Pairings: Crusty bread white wine
Instructions
- Season and brown chicken in olive oil; set aside.
- Cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in a pot.
- Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Add broth, chicken; simmer 25–30 min.
- Thicken with flour slurry (optional); add peas. Taste and adjust.
- Serve in a white ceramic pot with parsley, thyme, bread, and wine.
Notes
- Brown chicken in batches for even cooking.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try a creamy or vegetarian variation.
- Pair with rice.