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Cozy Chicken Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort for Weeknights

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A warm, filling chicken stew perfect for busy weeknights, made with simple ingredients and slow-simmered for rich flavor and tender chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or extra broth (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter (for browning)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for gluten-free option)

Instructions

  1. Chop all vegetables and cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Mince garlic and measure out spices. (10-15 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and brown for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze the pot with white wine or a splash of broth, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Return chicken to the pot. Add potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  6. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-soft.
  7. Whisk 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water until smooth. Slowly stir slurry into stew and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until thickened.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Ladle stew into warm bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Browning the chicken adds caramelized flavor and depth. Add garlic last to avoid bitterness. Simmer gently to keep chicken tender. For gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour. For dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter. A splash of lemon juice or vinegar can brighten flavors if stew tastes flat. Frozen peas can be added in last 5 minutes for color.

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Keywords: chicken stew, cozy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, slow simmer, hearty stew

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