Hearty Chicken Stew: A Comforting One-Pot Meal
Hearty Chicken Stew is a comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes in a rich broth, seasoned with thyme and bay leaf. Thickened with flour and garnished with parsley, this nutritious stew cooks in 50 minutes and serves 4-6, with about 300 calories per serving—perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large carrots peeled and sliced into coins
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 lb baby potatoes quartered
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Ensure theinternal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption. Add the slicedcarrots and chopped celery, and season with a pinch of kosher salt and blackpepper. Cook, stirringoccasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add the mincedgarlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Create the Base: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat them evenly. This will help thicken the stew. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning the flour.
- Add the Chicken and Herbs: Place the chicken breasts into the pot, nestling them into the vegetable mixture. Add the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaf, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Simmer the Stew: Once the stew reaches a simmer, add the quartered baby potatoes. Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and mix thoroughly. Sample the dish and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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