cold weather comfort food: chicken stew

Name: Cold Weather Comfort Food: Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted; 2 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped; 1 large jalapeno, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, stems removed, chopped; 3 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth, freshly made if possible; 14 ounce(s) chopped plum tomatoes, or equivalent in canned; 14 ounce(s) green peas, frozen or canned; 2 large carrots, peeled and cut ½-inch thick on the bias; 4 small red potatoes, quartered, and then halved (peeled or unpeeled, your choice); 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper, or to taste; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Oct 17, 2015

Chicken stew is another one of my tried & true comfort foods. And when the days get shorter, the nights get longer, and the temperature begins to drop, there is nothing like a nice plate of good, homey comfort food. I’ve added a few of my “Autumn” spices, just to keep you warm on those soon-to-come cold evenings. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
1 large jalapeno, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, stems removed, chopped
3 cups chicken stock, not broth, freshly made if possible
14 ounces chopped plum tomatoes, or equivalent in canned
14 ounces green peas, frozen or canned
2 large carrots, peeled and cut ½-inch thick on the bias
4 small red potatoes, quartered, and then halved (peeled or unpeeled, your choice)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make cold weather comfort food: chicken stew

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Add the butter and oil to a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Step 4

Chef’s Tip: The pan should be large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
Step 5

While the pan is heating up, pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, and then season with some salt and pepper.
Step 6

When the foaming subsides, give the pan a swirl to mix the oil and butter, and then add the chicken.
Step 7

Sauté until the chicken begins to brown.
Step 8

Remove from pan and reserve.
Step 9

Chef’s Note: The chicken will not be completely cooked through… It will finish cooking as the stew cooks.
Step 10

Using the same pan, add the garlic, onion, and jalapeno, and stir to combine.
Step 11

Add the cumin, paprika, and cayenne, and combine.
Step 12

Lower the heat to medium low, and sauté until the onions are soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 13

Add the cilantro, and stir until combined.
Step 14

Add the chicken stock and the tomatoes, and combine.
Step 15

Put the carrots and potatoes in the pan, and allow the mixture to simmer until the potatoes are cooked and tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 16

Chef’s Tip: During this time, season the stew with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 17

Add the peas, and the chicken, and continue to simmer for about 15 additional minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 18

Chef’s Note: If you are using canned peas, drain them before adding.
Step 19

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 20

Serve immediately with some nice rice. Enjoy
Step 21

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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