Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this hearty chicken and vegetable stew, where tender chicken and seasonal vegetables simmer together in a rich, aromatic broth. Warm spices and slow-cooked ingredients invite you to savor a bowl of pure, homemade nourishment that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) 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
Broth and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a flavor foundation by sautéing diced onions in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, chicken broth, and water into the pot. Blend in tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Elevate heat to high, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables reach a tender consistency.
- Introduce shredded cooked chicken and frozen peas into the simmering stew. Allow the mixture to continue cooking for 7-10 minutes, enabling flavors to harmonize and ingredients to warm thoroughly. The potatoes will naturally break down, creating a luxuriously thick broth.
- Transfer the steaming stew into serving bowls. Enhance the presentation by sprinkling fresh thyme or chopped parsley on top. Accompany with crusty bread for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Enhance flavor depth by browning chicken before shredding for a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for added nutrition and a slightly sweeter undertone.
- Make the stew gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour to thicken and ensuring broth is gluten-free certified.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with turkey, tofu, or white fish for diverse dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg