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Easy Homemade Chicken Stew

A comforting and hearty chicken stew made from simple ingredients, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Tiempo de preparación 15 minutos
Tiempo de cocción 45 minutos
Tiempo total 1 hora
Raciones: 4 servings
Plato: Main Course
Cocina: Homemade
Calorías: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredientes
  

Oil and fats
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
Protein
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Onion (about 1 medium onion, diced)
  • 1 cup Celery (diced)
  • 1 cup Carrots (diced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
Herbs and spices
  • 1 bay leaf Bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp Sage
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
Thickening agent
  • 3 tbsp Flour
Liquids
  • 4 cups Chicken stock (or broth)
Potatoes
  • 1 lb Potatoes (mix of Yukon Gold and Russet)
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
Frozen vegetables
  • 1 cup Frozen green peas
Herbs (optional)
  • 1/3 cup Fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown chicken thighs, then remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter, cook onion, celery, and carrots until softened (~5 min).
  4. Add garlic, bay leaf, sage, thyme; cook 1 min.
  5. Stir in flour, cook 2 min, then add chicken stock gradually.
  6. Add potatoes and chicken, simmer 30 min. Stir in cream, peas, season, serve hot.

Notas

For a richer flavor, let the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving.