In this comforting chicken stew recipe, chunks of tender chicken, hearty root vegetables, and seasonings simmer in a flavorful chicken broth. It's filled with goodness for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs, diced 1-inch)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (diced)
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (divided)
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 ½ cups diced potatoes (peeled if using russets or baking potatoes)
- 1 ½ cups diced sweet potatoes (peeled)
- ½ red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ¼ cup white wine
- 4 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces, or frozen peas, thawed)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- 1In a large pot or dutch oven, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil (it doesn't have to be cooked through). Remove from pot and set aside.
- 2Cook onion, carrot and celery in remaining olive oil for about 3 minutes or until onion is slightly softened. Stir in 3 tablespoons of flour, seasonings and salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes.
- 3Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, red pepper, white wine, browned chicken and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- 4Remove lid and stir in green beans and cream. Thicken if desired (below) and simmer an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
- 5To thicken: In a mason jar combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup water or broth. Shake very well (ensure there are no lumps) and add a little at a time to boiling stew to reach desired consistency.