Description
This One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Potato Stew is a delightful blend of flavors featuring tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a family-friendly meal, this recipe allows for simple prep and can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken in batches and cook until browned for about 6-8 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour and tomato paste until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the wine, scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- Add chicken stock, thyme, bay leaves, and the browned chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the potatoes and simmer until they are tender and the stew is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken stock if available.
You can adjust the vegetables based on what’s in season or your personal preference.
This stew can also be made in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg