Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Warm up with this comforting diced chicken stew featuring tender chunks of seasoned chicken, vibrant carrots, and aromatic onions and garlic. Perfect for chilly evenings, this stew is rich in flavor and nutrients, making it the ultimate one-pot meal. With a medley of spices and a hearty broth, every spoonful will bring satisfaction and warmth to your soul.
ingredients
- 1 lb diced chicken breast
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2.
Remove chicken and set aside; in the same pot, add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in garlic, carrots, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- 4.
Return the chicken to the pot and add chicken broth and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
- 5.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- 6.
If using, stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 7.
Remove bay leaf; garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread, if desired.
