chicken stew

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This easy Chicken Stew combines browned chicken thighs with onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, green beans, and peas in a rich, creamy, perfectly seasoned chicken broth. It has all the flavor of chicken soup and the texture of stew.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken stew

  • 1 1/2 lb
    boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in bit-size pieces
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 2
    carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 2 sm
    Yukon gold potatoes, cut in 1 inch cubes
  • 1 c
    green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch segments
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • chopped fresh thyme or parsley

How To Make chicken stew

  • 1
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot over medium heat. Add cut chicken thighs and brown. Plate the chicken.
  • 2
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring several times. Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove the veggies and seasonings to a plate.
  • 3
    Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Add the vegetables and seasonings back in. Add the bay leaf, potatoes, and green beans, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the peas and the cooked chicken, simmering for another 5-10 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley.

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