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Creamy Chicken Stew Recipe: 5 Secrets for Ultimate Comfort

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A hearty and creamy chicken stew with potatoes and carrots, perfect for a cozy comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 2 ribs celery, diced (optional but great)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, adds depth)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3–4 minutes (it doesn’t need to cook through). Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same pot, add onion (and celery if using). Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  6. Add potatoes, carrots, thyme, parsley, rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir in Worcestershire sauce if using.
  7. Return chicken to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook 18–22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  8. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer uncovered 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  9. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Top with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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