Here’s a basic recipe for chicken stew. Keep in mind that you can customize it to your taste by adding or omitting ingredients based on your preferences. This recipe is for a classic, hearty chicken stew:
Chicken Stew
4
servings30
minutes40
minutesThis recipe serves about 4-6 people, and you can easily adjust the quantities to suit your needs. Enjoy your homemade chicken stew with some crusty bread or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 lbs (about 1 kg) bone-in chicken pieces (such as thighs and drumsticks)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen peas
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening, if desired)
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and brown them on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Once browned, remove the chicken pieces and set them aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
- If you’d like a thicker stew, sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot. Add the chicken broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- About 10 minutes before the stew is ready, add the frozen peas.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
