This hearty Chicken Stew is the perfect comfort food, packed with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. It's a one-pot dish that's both nourishing and flavorful, making it an ideal main course for family dinners or cozy nights in.
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Ingredients
🫒 Enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pot
🍗 Seasoned chicken pieces (approx. 2 pounds)
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
🌶️ 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
🧅 1 onion, sliced
🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped (a handful)
🥣 Chicken broth or water (approx. 4 cups)
🌿 A few sprigs of thyme
🧊 1 chicken bouillon cube
🥔 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes
🌾 1 tablespoon flour
💧 Water (approx. 1/2 cup, mixed with flour for thickening)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Base:
- Pour enough olive oil into a large pot or Dutch oven to cover the bottom.
2- Brown the Chicken:
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pot
- Cook over medium heat until slightly browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
3- Add Vegetables:
- Introduce the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and the sliced onion to the pot with the chicken.
- Stir occasionally and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4- Flavor the Stew:
- Sprinkle in the chopped parsley.
- Add the chicken broth or water and stir the mixture.
5- Enhance with Herbs:
- Add the thyme sprigs and the chicken bouillon cube.
- Stir until the cube dissolves.
6- Incorporate Potatoes and Tomatoes:
- Add the potato chunks and cherry tomatoes to the pot.
7- Thicken the Stew:
- In a small bowl, mix the flour with 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
- Add this mixture to the stew and stir well to combine and thicken the sauce.
8- Simmer:
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let the stew simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, the potatoes are tender, and the sauce has thickened to a rich consistency.
9- Serve:
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 50-55 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450
Proteins: 35g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, small mixing bowl
Cooking Tips:
- Browning the chicken adds depth to the flavor.
- Fresh thyme and parsley enhance the stew's aroma.
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