chicken stew

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Served with crusty bread, this comforting, hearty one-pot meal is so tasty and perfect for weeknight dinners.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken stew

  • 2 to 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pkg
    boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed if needed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    smoked paprika, or as needed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 1/2 c
    yellow onions, roughly chopped (about 2 onions)
  • 1 1/4 c
    carrots, roughly chopped (about 2 medium)
  • 1 1/4 c
    celery, roughly chopped (about 2 large ribs)
  • 1 1/4 c
    diced red peppers
  • 4 lg
    cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 c
    unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 c
    Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 lg
    bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 c
    green beans, cut into pieces and blanched
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make chicken stew

  • 1
    In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and when hot, add chicken pieces and generously season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • 2
    Toss until no longer pink; about 5 minutes. If the meat sticks at the bottom of the pot add a little oil.
  • 3
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  • 4
    Add butter and when melted, add onions, carrot and celery; cook for 7 minutes.
  • 5
    Add red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 6
    Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme; sauté for 30 seconds. Add flour. Stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 7
    Add potatoes, broth, and return chicken pieces including any accumulated juices. Stir well, add bay leaves, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • 8
    When it gets there, cover and reduce heat back to medium. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 9
    The last 5 minutes, remove the lid and add cayenne pepper. Stir and cook for the remaining time, uncovered.
  • 10
    Add blanched green beans and frozen peas. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, uncovered.
  • 11
    Stir in heavy cream and when it starts simmering again. Set the timer for 2 minutes.
  • 12
    When time is up, taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve in warm bowls and sprinkle on chopped parsley.
  • 13
    To view this comforting recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/CFArJaRWUcQ

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