Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. This rich and velvety stew features tender chicken simmered in a luscious garlic-infused sauce, accompanied by fresh vegetables. The delightful aroma fills your kitchen, making everyone eager to dig in. Easy to make and customizable, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal that will leave your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot; sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and parsley; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Mix in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the stew to simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg