Description
This Ultimate Hearty Chicken Stew Recipe offers a warming and delightful experience, perfect for chilly nights or when you need extra comfort. It features tender chicken simmered with vegetables in a rich, savory broth, making it a simple yet incredibly satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: If using bone-in chicken, ensure it’s cleaned and pat it dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any brown bits from the bottom. This adds extra flavor!
- Add Chicken and Spices: Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- Add Peas: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas to warm through.
- Final Adjustments: Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Consider using fresh herbs for a more intense flavor.
- A Dutch oven is recommended for even cooking.
- This stew can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximate)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A