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Hearty Chicken Stew

Hearty Chicken Stew: The Ultimate Comfort Food for Cozy Nights

Hearty Chicken Stew is a comforting one-pot dish perfect for family dinners during winter.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast substitute with chicken thighs for richer flavor
  • 2-3 medium Potatoes cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 2-3 Carrots sliced evenly
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 stalks Celery sliced thinly
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced or chopped
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth opt for low-sodium
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup substitute with cream of celery if needed
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas no need to thaw
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Poultry Seasoning optional
  • 2 tablespoons Butter used for browning chicken

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and cut the vegetables: cube potatoes, slice carrots, chop onion, slice celery, and mince garlic.
  2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, combine chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil for 5-7 minutes, then reduce heat and let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes.
  4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and brown chicken breast cubes for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add browned chicken to the vegetable mixture along with pan juices. Stir in frozen peas and cover the pot.
  6. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Hearty Chicken Stew tastes even better the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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