Description
Chicken stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection, this dish wraps you in warmth and nostalgia. With each spoonful, you’ll savor a rich, hearty flavor that brings everyone back for seconds. Easy to prepare and endlessly satisfying, this chicken stew is a must-try recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (cubed)
- 1 large sweet onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions, slicing the carrots, and cubing the potatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs, browning on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes; pour enough chicken broth to cover them by an inch.
- Add thyme leaves, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg