Description
Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and soul. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered with vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, it transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal that brings family and friends together over shared laughter and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add onions, celery, and carrots; cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Return chicken to the pot with thyme and bay leaves; pour in chicken broth until covered by an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender. Shred chicken with two forks and return to the pot; stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg