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Chicken Stew
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
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
- In 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.
- Cook 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.
- Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, red pepper, white wine, browned chicken and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in green beans and cream. Thicken if desired (below) and simmer an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
- To 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
611
(31%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
1010mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
9020IU
(180%)
Vitamin C
24.8mg
(28%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611 | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1010mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 9020IU | 180% |
| Vitamin C | 24.8mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.