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Chicken Stew

Hearty Chicken Stew Recipe with Sweet Potatoes and Cream

This Hearty Chicken Stew is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and earthy herbs, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Provides rich, tender protein
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning chicken and sautéing vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery Chopped
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour For thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Sage
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 medium Potatoes Diced
  • 1 medium Sweet Potatoes Diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup White Wine Optional, can substitute with chicken broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 1 cup Green Beans Chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Optional

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown but not cooked through. Remove the browned chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil followed by chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent and carrots soften.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring well. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the dried rosemary, thyme, and ground sage.
  4. Gradually add diced potatoes and sweet potatoes. Pour in the white wine and scrap any browned bits, followed by the browned chicken and enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients. Bring to a vigorous boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
  6. Remove lid, stir in green beans and heavy whipping cream if using. Simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Chicken Stew is comfort in a bowl. Pair it with crusty bread or homemade biscuits for a complete meal.

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