Description
Chicken stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy chicken and fresh vegetables in a rich, savory broth. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings, filling your home with delightful aromas that invite everyone to the table. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your preferences, this chicken stew promises to create lasting memories on cozy family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of sautéing.
- Incorporate the chicken thighs into the pot with salt and pepper; brown both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme and bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables or add beans for extra protein. Consider using bone-in chicken for richer flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.