Chicken Stew
Ingredients
- ⅓ call-purpose flour
- ½ tspsalt
- pepper
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tbspbutter
- 1 mediumonion
sliced
- 3celery ribs
sliced
- 2 mediumpotatoes
peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 3 mediumcarrots
cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 cchicken broth
- ½ tspdried thyme
- 1 tbspketchup
- 1 tbspcornstarch
Directions
- 1
In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter, then cook the chicken until the juices run clear. Add the onion and celery, and cook for three minutes. Stir in the potatoes and carrots.
- 3
Finish the stew In a small bowl, combine the broth, thyme, ketchup and cornstarch, then stir the mixture into the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Chicken Stew
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About this Recipe
Craving a classic, comforting meal that warms you from the inside out? This Chicken Stew is a hearty, savory answer, bringing tender chicken and wholesome vegetables together in one delicious pot.
What sets this chicken stew apart is its clever construction, promising a rich, deeply flavored broth. A precise amount of all-purpose flour helps thicken the initial sauce, ensuring every bite is enveloped in savory goodness. The real surprise, however, is the secret ingredient – a tablespoon of ketchup – which subtly enhances the broth's depth and rounds out the flavors without overpowering them.
Prepare for a truly satisfying bowl. You'll find succulent, 1-inch pieces of tender chicken alongside beautifully cooked carrots, celery, and potatoes, all swimming in a velvety, herb-infused broth. The flavors are balanced, savory, and wonderfully comforting, making it perfect for a cozy evening. Each serving offers a substantial and wholesome meal at just 275 calories.
- For an even richer flavor, you can swap the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Feel free to enhance the vegetable medley by adding mushrooms or green beans in the last few minutes of cooking.
- A dash of Worcestershire sauce could be added alongside the ketchup for another layer of umami.
This hearty chicken stew is the quintessential dinner for a chilly evening or a gathering with loved ones. Serve it simply in a bowl, perhaps with a side of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich broth.