Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful one pot chicken stew. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich flavors, this comforting dish is a family favorite that makes for an unforgettable dining experience. Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings, it’s sure to bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sear the chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add chicken thighs seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Add aromatics: Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic with the seared chicken; cook until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate vegetables & broth: Add diced potatoes and carrots along with dried thyme and bay leaves. Pour in chicken broth until everything is covered; bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low; cover tightly and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Final touches: Remove bay leaves before serving; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg