Chicken Stew
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people (up to)
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Calories
2539 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chicken Stew
Description
Chicken Stew combines seasoned chicken thighs with a robust mix of vegetables and spices, cooked together to develop rich, layered flavors. The chicken is browned first to improve texture and deepen taste, while the vegetables soften and develop slight charring for complexity. Simmering the stew with San Marzano tomatoes and chicken broth creates a hearty liquid base that envelops each ingredient. Fresh thyme sprigs infuse the dish during cooking, and a final addition of parsley and white wine vinegar adds brightness and freshness.
This stew can be served as a satisfying main dish alongside crusty bread or rice to soak up the flavorful juices. Its combination of tender chicken and tender-cooked vegetables offers a balanced texture and hearty meal.
For convenience, the browned chicken and other ingredients can be transferred to a crock pot and slow cooked for several hours until very tender. Leftovers store well refrigerated for about four days and can also be frozen for up to two months. Reheating should be gentle to maintain the chicken’s tenderness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thigh about 8 thighs, boneless, skinless
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 potato chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 whole tomatoes 28 ounce can, San Marzano preferred
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 cup parsley chopped leaves
Instructions
- Get ready. Pat the chicken dry and season on one side with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken. In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chicken, starting with the seasoned side down. Sprinkle the top with salt and pepper, then cook until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the second side, about 3 minutes more. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate for now.
- Sauté the vegetables. With the heat still on medium-high, add the onion, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, zucchini and potato. Season with the paprika, coriander, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies have softened and lightly charred, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, and thyme sprigs. Use a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes, pushing down until they burst into chunks.
- Boil then simmer. Raise the heat to bring to a boil, then add the chicken back to the pot. Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the Dutch oven part-way. Let simmer until the stew has thickened and the chicken is nicely tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Finish and serve. Turn the heat off and remove the thyme sprigs. Stir in the vinegar and fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Slow cooking in a crock pot after browning the chicken allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to become very tender.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to two months, thawing overnight before reheating gently.
- Adding vinegar and parsley just before serving preserves their fresh flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people (up to)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253.9kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.9g | 7% |
| Protein | 26.6g | 53% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 107.7mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 534.3mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1039.6mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5295.5IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 67.4mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 100.6mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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