Hearty Chicken Stew – Easy Recipes for Cozy Nights
This hearty chicken stew is the ultimate comfort meal for cold days. Made with tender chicken, veggies, and herbs, it’s a bowl of love.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 white onion, diced
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add potatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Return chicken to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour with 1/2 cup of the stew liquid to form a slurry. Stir it into the pot to thicken the stew.
- Add frozen peas and simmer uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until the stew thickens and everything is cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.