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Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew is a comforting, nourishing embrace on busy weeknights, brimming with vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Medium-bodied oil for sautéing
  • 1 large Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 2 medium Potatoes Diced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes With juices
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Discard before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Added in the last minutes
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add bite-sized pieces of chicken. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until lightly browned.
  4. Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and water, then add the diced tomatoes with their juices, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Sprinkle in the thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the bay leaf, stirring everything together.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  9. Before serving, remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in fresh parsley for a bright finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage in heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 3 months.

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