Hearty Harvest Chicken Stew
A rustic and flavorful chicken stew packed with tender boneless thighs, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Optionally topped with fluffy dumplings for a satisfying twist. This comforting one-pot meal is perfect for chilly evenings.
ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)Optional Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
- 2.
In the same pot, sauté onions, celery, and bell pepper until softened, around 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 3.
Return the chicken to the pot and add mixed vegetables, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- 4.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- 5.
If preparing dumplings, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir in milk and melted butter until a sticky dough forms.
- 6.
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- 7.
Serve the Chunky Chicken & Vegetable Stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
