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This image shows a hearty bowl of chicken vegetable stew served in a white bowl, filled with tender chunks of chicken, soft potatoes, and vibrant orange carrots, all garnished with freshly chopped cilantro for a touch of freshness.

Chicken Vegetable Stew Recipe

This Chicken Vegetable Stew is a hearty, comforting dish filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days, it combines aromatic herbs and a thick, savory base to create a deeply satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine asian
Servings 6 people
Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Ladle for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs baby potatoes
  • 1.75 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 yellow onion
  • ½ lb carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp dried sage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the vegetables by dicing the onion and celery, mincing the garlic, slicing the carrots, and halving the baby potatoes.
    This image shows a wooden cutting board with freshly chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes neatly arranged, ready to be used in a flavorful chicken vegetable stew.
  • Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
    This image shows raw chicken pieces being coated in flour on a plate, ensuring a light, even layer before they are browned for the rich and hearty chicken vegetable stew.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot and sizzling.
    This image shows a large pot on the stovetop with a golden mixture of melted butter and olive oil, heated and ready for browning the chicken for a delicious homemade stew.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and let it brown on all sides without stirring too much.
    This image shows chicken pieces sizzling in a hot pot, forming a golden brown crust as they cook, adding deep flavor and richness to the chicken vegetable stew.
  • Once browned, remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
    This image shows perfectly browned chicken pieces being removed from a pot and placed onto a plate, ready to be added back into the stew later for a tender and flavorful finish.
  • Add the onion, celery, garlic, and carrots to the same pot and sauté until the onions soften.
    This image shows diced onions, celery, minced garlic, and sliced carrots sizzling in a pot, being sautéed to release their natural sweetness and aroma for a flavorful chicken vegetable stew.
  • Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom as the vegetables release moisture.
    This image shows a wooden spoon scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of a pot, ensuring that all the delicious caramelized flavors are incorporated into the chicken vegetable stew.
  • Once the vegetables have softened slightly, sprinkle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about two minutes, allowing it to coat the bottom of the pot again.
    This image shows a hand sprinkling flour over a pot of sautéed onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, creating a light coating that will help thicken the broth of the chicken vegetable stew.
  • Return the browned chicken to the pot, then add the potatoes, parsley, thyme, rosemary, sage, pepper, chicken broth, and vegetable broth.
    This image shows a pot filled with browned chicken pieces, a rich golden broth, and an assortment of seasonings, coming together to create a comforting and flavorful chicken vegetable stew.
  • Stir well to dissolve any flour stuck to the bottom.
  • Cover the pot and bring the stew to a boil.
  • Once boiling, remove the lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the stew simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    This image shows a large spoon stirring together chicken, vegetables, and broth in a simmering pot, ensuring that all the flavors meld together perfectly for a hearty stew.
  • Check the potatoes for tenderness and ensure the broth has thickened to your desired consistency.
    This image shows a fork piercing a piece of potato in the bubbling stew, checking for tenderness to ensure that the vegetables are perfectly cooked and ready to serve.
  • Taste the stew and add salt if necessary, depending on the salt content of your broth.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, then serve hot and enjoy.
    This image shows a steaming bowl of homemade chicken vegetable stew, generously garnished with fresh herbs and ready to be enjoyed as a warm and comforting meal.

Notes

  • Browning the chicken first adds a deeper flavor to the broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot before serving.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast, but thighs remain juicier.