Robust and Tasty Chicken Stew Recipe

Chicken Stew

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6

A delicious chicken stew brimming with an abundance of vegetables and herbs!

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoon flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons sage, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons rosemary, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons thyme, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 tablespoon flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 6 cups chicken stock (link)
• 2 cups potatoes, chopped
• 2 bay leaves (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese)
• 1 cup peas (optional)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and melt the butter, then add the chicken mixed with the flour, cooking for about 8-10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
2. Introduce the onion, carrot, and celery into the pan, cooking until soft, roughly 10-15 minutes.
3. Incorporate the garlic, sage, rosemary, and thyme, then sprinkle in the flour, stirring well and cooking for an additional minute.
4. Pour in 1/2 cup of broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom as the broth simmers.
5. Add the remaining broth, along with the chicken, potatoes, and bay leaves, bringing the mixture to a boil, then reduce the temperature to simmer until the potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
6. Discard the bay leaves, then mix in the cream and parmesan, allowing the cheese to melt into the broth.
7. Stir in the peas and parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Option: Skip the flour! It is used to thicken the broth.
Option: Include 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms together with the onions.
Option: Add 1 diced bell pepper along with the onions.
Option: Incorporate 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when adding the garlic.
Option: Utilize 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric,