Description
This easy chicken stew is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly days. Combining tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and a creamy broth, this stew is simple to prepare with everyday ingredients and delivers rich, warming flavors.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms (white or cremini), sliced
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Proteins & Dairy
- 1.5 pounds uncooked chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pantry Items & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups chicken broth/stock
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Add the olive oil, butter, chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic to a Dutch oven or large soup pot. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add flour: Stir in the flour to the sautéed vegetables and cook for about one minute to create a roux, which will help thicken the stew.
- Add liquids and main ingredients: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring to dissolve any lumps of flour. Then add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, sliced mushrooms, diced potatoes, and uncooked chicken breasts into the pot.
- Simmer the stew: Increase heat to high to bring the stew to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, leaving the lid slightly open, and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish and season: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken pieces to the stew, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- This stew uses common pantry and fresh ingredients to bring a filling, warm meal to the table with minimal prep.
- The recipe requires only about 15 minutes of preparation, making it quick and easy.
- For thicker stew, simmer a little longer or add a slurry of flour and water.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality.
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
