Description
Comforting Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew warms souls with rich, slow-simmered flavors that blend tender chicken and seasonal vegetables. Hearty spoonfuls promise a delicious journey through rustic culinary traditions you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) 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
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame, gently transforming chopped onions until they become translucent and softened, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pot, allowing its pungent essence to perfume the kitchen for approximately one minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Incorporate diced carrots and cubed potatoes into the aromatic base, creating a colorful foundation for the hearty stew.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, blending in tomato paste to develop a rich, complex flavor profile. Sprinkle dried thyme and rosemary, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the taste.
- Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing vegetables to tenderize and flavors to harmonize for about 20 minutes.
- Fold in shredded chicken and vibrant green peas, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the stew.
- Continue simmering for an additional 5-10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly heated and the peas are warmed through.
- Carefully ladle the steaming stew into serving bowls, garnishing with delicate fresh thyme or parsley sprigs for a touch of brightness.
- Present alongside crusty artisan bread or warm, pillowy rolls to complete this comforting one-pot meal.
Notes
- Customize the stew’s thickness by adjusting broth quantity, adding more liquid for a soup-like consistency or reducing for a heartier texture.
- Enhance flavor depth by using rotisserie chicken or roasting chicken before shredding, which introduces a smoky, caramelized undertone.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting tomato paste with pureed fresh tomatoes and ensuring broth contains no wheat-based additives.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like celery, bell peppers, or kale, increasing fiber and micronutrient content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg