Description
This Easy Chicken Stew is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly days. Made with simple, everyday ingredients like chicken breasts, potatoes, mushrooms, and vegetables, it features a creamy broth seasoned with Italian herbs. The stew is cooked on the stovetop, making it a straightforward recipe ideal for a satisfying, home-cooked dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled & sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups chicken broth/stock
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces mushrooms (white or cremini), sliced
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled & diced
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic, cooking for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add Flour: Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute to create a roux, which will help thicken the stew.
- Incorporate Liquids and Ingredients: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to dissolve the flour. Then add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, sliced mushrooms, diced potatoes, and chicken breasts to the pot.
- Simmer the Stew: Increase heat to high to bring the stew to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the pot.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season the stew with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot for a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe uses simple pantry staples and fresh vegetables, making it easy to prepare quickly.
- Prep time is only 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Simmering with the lid slightly open allows flavors to meld while preventing the stew from becoming too thick.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier texture.
- For a dairy-free version, replace the heavy cream with coconut milk or a non-dairy cream alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 619 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg
