Beginner
Chicken stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is hearty and satisfying, and it can be made with a variety of different ingredients. It is also a great way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken. You can also add more stock to the leftover stew to make a chicken soup.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 pounds Chicken cut into into bite-sized pieces
1 diced Onion
2 chopped Carrots
2 chopped Celery stalks
2 diced Potatoes
2 tablespoons Flour
2 minced cloves Garlic
4-6 cups Chicken Stock
1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Method:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in the chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes:
You can use any type of chicken you like for this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a good option.
You can add other vegetables to the stew, such as green beans or corn.
Serve the stew with crusty bread or rice.
You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker. Just add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Chicken stew is a great dish to freeze. Just let it cool completely before freezing. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Simple and satisfying