Description
Rustic Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew warms winter nights with its rich, comforting blend of tender chicken and seasonal vegetables. Simmered slowly with aromatic herbs, this classic dish brings farmhouse charm to your dinner table and satisfies hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Ignite a large pot over medium heat, drizzling olive oil to create a sizzling base. Gently introduce chopped onions, coaxing them to a translucent softness within 5 minutes. Introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for an additional minute.
- Cascade carrots and potatoes into the pot, followed by a generous pour of chicken broth and water. Whisk in tomato paste, creating a rich foundation. Sprinkle thyme and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper. Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables surrender their firmness.
- Incorporate shredded chicken and frozen peas, allowing them to meld and warm through for 5-10 minutes. The stew should develop a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Transfer the steaming stew into serving bowls, crowning each portion with delicate fresh thyme or parsley. Accompany with a rustic, crusty bread to soak up the robust, comforting liquid.
Notes
- Customize the veggies based on seasonal availability or personal preference for maximum flavor variety.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken to save time and add extra depth to the stew.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your broth is certified gluten-free and skip any potential wheat-based thickeners.
- Keep the stew’s consistency flexible by adding more broth if you prefer a soupier texture or reducing liquid for a thicker stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg