This easy and flavorful chicken stew is made in one pot with chicken thighs or breasts, potatoes, carrots, and onions with a rich and creamy sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food for any time of year!
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 lb Little Trios™ Little Potatoes, quartered
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- (For garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat.
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Step 2
Add chicken thighs and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, just until lightly browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
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Step 3
Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until beginning to soften.
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Step 4
Add garlic, salt, parsley, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir and cook one minute.
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Step 5
Add 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth to the pot and scrape the bottom well to remove any browned bits. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
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Step 6
Add the chicken thighs back to the pot, pressing them down into the liquid.
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Step 7
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are tender.
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Step 8
Remove chicken and shred.
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Step 9
Whisk together remaining half cup broth and corn starch and add back into the pot with the chicken.
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Step 10
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Serve with fresh parsley if desired.