Description
Creamy chicken stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with a rich, velvety sauce and fresh vegetables. This hearty dish simmers to perfection, enveloping your kitchen in an irresistible aroma that invites family and friends to gather around the table. Whether served on a chilly evening or during festive gatherings, this creamy delight is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 3 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Sear diced chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until golden. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Sauté potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour for 1 minute to coat.
- Simmer & Add Cream: Pour in chicken broth, add seared chicken and thyme. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir in heavy cream and peas, simmering for 3 more minutes.
- Ladle & Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty sourdough bread!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg