Description
Warm and comforting chicken & veg stew delivers a symphony of rustic flavors straight from home kitchens. Simmered with tender chicken, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this classic dish promises nourishment and satisfaction you’ll savor with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Hearty Chicken & Veg Stew
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, diced
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (300g) diced potatoes
- 1 cup (150g) sliced carrots
- 1 cup (150g) diced celery
- 1 onion, finely chopped
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a hefty pot over medium heat, gently sautéing aromatic onions, crisp carrots, and tender celery until they soften and release their delicate flavors, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce diced chicken pieces into the vegetable medley, allowing them to caramelize and develop a golden-brown exterior, cooking for 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, fragrant thyme, smoky paprika, and seasoning, then cascade chicken broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a robust boil before reducing temperature to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the stew to quietly bubble and meld flavors for 25-30 minutes, ensuring vegetables transform into fork-tender morsels and chicken becomes succulent and thoroughly cooked.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to elevate the stew’s complexity and depth of flavor.
- Ladle the steaming, hearty stew into warm bowls, offering crusty bread as an optional accompaniment or enjoying the robust dish in its pure, comforting form.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for richer, more flavorful stew that stays moist during long cooking.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Add a splash of white wine while sautéing vegetables to enhance depth of flavor and provide subtle complexity.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat-based bread with gluten-free alternatives or serve over cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg