chicken stew

Name: Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large chicken, cut into pieces; salt; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 8 ounce(s) pancetta; 4 stalk(s) celery, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 clove(s) garlic, minced; 8 ounce(s) mushroom, sliced; 1/2 cup(s) brandy; 1/4 cup(s) tomato paste; 2 cup(s) red wine; 6 cup(s) chicken stock; 3 bay leaves; tied bundle of thyme, tarragon, rosemary and oregano; 12 ounce(s) fingerling potatoes, cut in half

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Dec 19, 2025

This is so flavorful and has a deep, delicious, rich broth.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large chicken, cut into pieces
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces pancetta
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups red wine
6 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
tied bundle of thyme, tarragon, rosemary and oregano
12 ounces fingerling potatoes, cut in half

How To Make chicken stew

Step 1

Season the chicken pieces with salt. Add oil to a large Dutch oven. Brown the chicken in batches until golden and remove to a plate.

Step 2

Add the pancetta to the Dutch oven and cook until brown and crispy. Add the celery and onions. Cook until softened.
Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes.
Step 4

Add the brandy and reduce for about 10 minutes.
Step 5

Add the tomato paste and wine. Bring to a boil and add the chicken, bay leaves, the bundle of thyme, and potatoes.
Step 6

Cover the pan and cook 15 minutes. Uncover and cook another 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and thyme bundle. Enjoy.
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