Description
Comfort meets flavor in this soulful chicken and vegetable stew, blending rustic ingredients into a warming culinary embrace. Rich with tender chicken, farm-fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, you’ll savor each spoonful of pure homestyle nourishment.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by gently sautéing finely chopped onions in olive oil over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes until they become translucent and softened.
- Incorporate minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute, allowing the fragrant oils to release and enhance the flavor profile of the stew.
- Add diced carrots and cubed potatoes to the pot, followed by chicken broth and water, creating a rich liquid foundation for the hearty dish.
- Blend in tomato paste and season with dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute the herbs and spices evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the vegetables to tenderize for 20 minutes until they reach a soft, almost melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Introduce shredded chicken and frozen peas to the simmering stew, mixing carefully to integrate the protein and additional vegetable elements.
- Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly heated and the peas are warmed through while maintaining the stew’s robust texture.
- Carefully ladle the steaming stew into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh thyme or chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty, rustic bread to soak up the flavorful broth and complete this comforting meal.
Notes
- Boost vegetable nutrition by adding extra colorful veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for more diverse flavors and nutrients.
- Swap chicken with firm tofu or tempeh for a delicious vegetarian version that maintains protein content and hearty texture.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake, perfect for those monitoring dietary sodium levels.
- Make it gluten-free by ensuring your broth and ingredients are certified gluten-free, ideal for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg